Matthew 17:21

Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Howbeit, this kind goeth not out, but by prayer and fasting.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

["But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.]"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

`But this kind goeth not out save by prayer and fasting.'
- American Standard Version (1901)

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- Basic English Bible

But this kind does not go out but by prayer and fasting.
- Darby Bible

However, this kind goeth not out, but by prayer and fasting.
- Webster's Bible

But an evil spirit of this kind is only driven out by prayer and fasting."
- Weymouth Bible

But this kind doesn't go out except by prayer and fasting."
- World English Bible

And whilis thei weren abidynge togidere in Galilee, Jhesus seide to hem, Mannus sone schal be bitraied in to the hondis of men;
- Wycliffe Bible

and this kind doth not go forth except in prayer and fasting.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 17:21


17:21 This kind of devils - goeth not out but by prayer and fasting - What a testimony is here of the efficacy of fasting, when added to fervent prayer! Some kinds of devils the apostles had cast out before this, without fasting.


People's Bible Notes for Matthew 17:21


Mt 17:21 This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. Compare Mr 9:29. Only by devout waiting before the Lord for strength. Such strength is always needful to the victories of faith. Often, too, we have demons, envy, pride, covetousness, a revengeful spirit, that must be cast out by prayer.

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