Matthew 17:21 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²¹ {Some manuscripts contain this verse:} But this kind [of spirit] can not be driven out except by praying and fasting.}

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.

American Standard Version (1901)

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Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ And when they were conversing together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: "The Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ And when they abode together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

Matthew 17:21 Cross References

Matthew 12:45

Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits, more evil than itself, and they reenter [the body] and [begin to] live there, so that the latter state of that person becomes worse than the former [state]. It will be the same way with the people of this evil generation.”

Matthew 17:22

And while the disciples were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of man will be handed over to [evil] men

Mark 9:29

He answered them; “This kind [of spirit] cannot be driven out except by praying.”

Acts 13:2

As these men were ministering to the Lord [i.e., this probably means worshiping] and fasting, the Holy Spirit said [to one of them by way of inspiration]: “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me, [commissioning them] to do the work for which I have called them.”

Acts 14:23

And when Paul and Barnabas had appointed elders [for the churches] in every congregation and had prayed and fasted [over these elders], they committed them to [the care of] the Lord, in whom they had come to trust.

1 Corinthians 7:5

Do not deprive each other [of these marital rights], except by mutual agreement, so that you can spend the time in prayer. Then resume [normal sexual] relations again, so Satan is not able to tempt you [i.e., to have an affair] because of your lack of self-control.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have worked and suffered. I have often gone without sleep, been hungry and thirsty, often gone without food [i.e., for spiritual reasons], been cold and had inadequate clothing.

Ephesians 6:18

[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God’s holy people].