According to some manuscripts of Mark 9:29, what did Jesus say was necessary, in addition to prayer, to cast out a particular kind of stubborn demon?
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Correct answer: Fasting
In many traditional translations of Mark 9:29, Jesus tells His disciples that 'this kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting.' This teaching links fasting with increased spiritual authority and dependence on God.
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