Matthew 12:45 warns of a demon returning with seven worse spirits — illustrating why persistent prayer is needed to keep the house clean.

In Mark 9:29, Jesus gives the same teaching — this kind of demon only yields to prayer and fasting.

Luke 9:40 recounts the same failed exorcism — the context that prompted Jesus' teaching on prayer and fasting.

Daniel 9:3 pairs prayer and fasting in repentance — the same spiritual discipline Jesus prescribes for exorcism.

Acts 13:2 shows the early church fasting and ministering — the same practice invoked here for spiritual warfare.

Acts 13:3 records fasting and prayer before commissioning — linking this discipline to divine guidance.

Acts 14:23 describes prayer with fasting when appointing elders — another instance of the practice Jesus commands.

1 Corinthians 7:5 recommends fasting and prayer in a marital context — showing the same spiritual discipline applied elsewhere.