Mark 9:29

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jesus answered, “Only prayer can force out that kind of demon.”

Cross References

Daniel 9:3

Then, to show my sorrow, I went without eating and dressed in sackcloth and sat in ashes. I confessed my sins and earnestly prayed to the LORD my God: Our Lord, you are a great and fearsome God, and you faithfully keep your agreement with those who love and obey you.

Matthew 12:45

it goes off and finds seven other evil spirits even worse than itself. They all come and make their home there, and the person ends up in a worse state than before. That's how it will be with you evil people of today.

Matthew 17:20

Jesus replied: It is because you don't have enough faith! But I can promise you this. If you had faith no larger than a mustard seed, you could tell this mountain to move from here to there. And it would. Everything would be possible for you.

Mark 9:28

After Jesus and the disciples had gone back home and were alone, they asked him, “Why couldn't we force out that demon?”

Mark 9:30

Jesus left with his disciples and started through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know about it,

Luke 11:26

it goes off and finds seven other evil spirits even worse than itself. They all come and make their home there, and that person ends up in a worse state than before.

Acts 14:23

Paul and Barnabas chose some leaders for each of the churches. Then they went without eating and prayed that the Lord would take good care of these leaders.

1 Corinthians 9:27

I keep my body under control and make it my slave, so I won't lose out after telling the good news to others.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have worked and struggled and spent many sleepless nights. I have gone hungry and thirsty and often had nothing to eat. I have been cold from not having enough clothes to keep me warm.

2 Corinthians 12:8

Three times I begged the Lord to make this suffering go away.

2 Corinthians 6:5

We have been beaten, put in jail, and hurt in riots. We have worked hard and have gone without sleep or food.

Ephesians 6:18

Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people.

James 5:15

If you have faith when you pray for sick people, they will get well. The Lord will heal them, and if they have sinned, he will forgive them.