But this kind goes not out but by prayer and fasting.
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Augustine of Hippo
AD 430
Otherwise; That the disciples in working their miracles should not be lifted up with pride, they are warned rather by the humbleness of their faith, as by agrain of mustard-seed, to take care that they remove all pride of earth, which is signified by the mountain in this place.