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NASB | Mark 9:29 And He said to them, "This kind cannot come out by anything but prayer." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 9:29 He replied to them, "This kind [of unclean spirit] cannot come out by anything but prayer [to the Father]." |
Subject: "...and fasting"? |
Bible Note: Greetings again, Robert! Thank you for your reply and for your reference to the Old Scofield Bible! :-) Actually, I favor the "Critical Text" of today over that which was used by the KJV translators, and I see and understand why the newer translations do not include 'fasting' in this verse and take out Matthew 17:21 altogether. Over time, the scribes had a tendency to 'embellish' or to borrow a phrase that actually existed somewhere else and inserted it in another place that contained similar language or events. And I trust that the Greek text that we have today is just about as close to the original autographs as we will probably ever get, that is, without God's direct intervention. :-) However, does the absence of "fasting" in this verse take away a bit of theological significance? In your response, you seemed to say "No, it doesn't", even though you did mention that such an act of obedience (the exorcism of that demon) required not only devotion but also self-denial, which would perfectly be illustrated by the presence of the word "fasting" in this verse. Even with that said, I agree with you, and I will continue to use my NASB and ESV despite the fact that neither one of those two translations includes the word "fasting" in Mark 9:29.. But it is difficult to hold a discussion with people who believe that the omission of the word "fasting" in this verse presents a quandary of sorts, since it feels as if it is missing the practical emphasis and 'punch' that Jesus had originally intended (or so it is thought). I presume that over time people will be able to adjust and to come to grips with the "correct" critical rendering of this verse, instead of trying to retain the traditional emphasis. But history has shown us that people are more likely to embellish and over illustrate rather than to keep it plain and simple, as the original author had more than likely intended. Mark 9:29 is one of the most disputed verses between those who believe in the preservation of the Textus Receptus and those who favor a Critical text. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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