Matthew 17:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

But this type of demon? It's not going anywhere without some serious prayer and fasting.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some battles require you to get spiritually serious, prayer and fasting level serious.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century during Jesus' ministry, his disciples tried to cast out a demon from a boy but failed, prompting Jesus to explain the need for deeper spiritual preparation. This verse is part of a larger narrative in the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus demonstrates his authority over evil spirits and teaches his followers about the role of faith combined with disciplines like prayer and fasting. It reflects the cultural belief in demonic influences and the Jewish practice of fasting as a means of seeking God's intervention.

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