Mark 9:29 nasb — And He said to them, "This kind cannot come out by anything but prayer."

NASB

"And He said to them, "This kind cannot come out by anything but prayer.""

— Mark 9:29, NASB

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Mark 9 — Context

26

After crying out and throwing him into terrible convulsions, it came out; and the boy became so much like a corpse that most of them said, "He is dead!"

27

But Jesus took him by the hand and raised him; and he got up.

28

When He came into the house, His disciples began questioning Him privately, "Why could we not drive it out?"

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And He said to them, "This kind cannot come out by anything but prayer."

30

From there they went out and began to go through Galilee, and He did not want anyone to know about it.

31

For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, "The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later."

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But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him.

Mark 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:29 say?
Mark 9:29 in the NASB reads: “And He said to them, "This kind cannot come out by anything but prayer."”
Where is Mark 9:29 in the Bible?
Mark 9:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 29.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:29.
What translation should I read Mark 9:29 in?
Mark 9:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 9:29?
Mark 9:29 reads (NASB): “And He said to them, "This kind cannot come out by anything but prayer."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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