Bible Verses About "Prayer vs. Fasting — How Do They Work Together"
Prayer is the believer's continual communion with God; fasting is voluntarily setting aside food to intensify prayer. Together they express urgent seeking and dependence.
Prayer is the believer's continual communion with God; fasting is voluntarily setting aside food to intensify prayer. Together they express urgent seeking and dependence.
"Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting." — Matthew 17:21 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Prayer vs. Fasting — How Do They Work Together?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."
"As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said... And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away."
"And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes."
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How to Pray Biblically?
Matthew 6:9-13 · Philippians 4:6 · James 5:16
How to Fast Biblically?
Matthew 6:16-18 · Isaiah 58:6-7 · Joel 2:12-13
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Hebrews 1:1-2 · John 16:13 · Psalm 119:130
What Is the Meaning of Baptism?
Romans 6:3-4 · Matthew 28:19 · Acts 2:41
How Should We Pray According to the Bible?
Philippians 4:6-7 · Matthew 6:9-13 · 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Does God Answer Prayer?
Matthew 7:7-8 · 1 John 5:14-15 · Jeremiah 33:3
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