@ScottS - thank you for your answer. I apologize, I actually changed the language in my final sentence before I saw that you had posted an answer a couple minutes earlier which quoted it. I still think the more qualified language (on my part) is appropriate, but sorry about that...
@ScottS And as bonus learning from your answer (+1!), I now know how to make a U+1D510 (corrected now in mine). I didn't even know what it was called to look it up. :-)
I would like to know why some versions feel it apt to omit the word "fasting" from Mark 9:29. Is this because it was not concurrent with the correct translation/ meaning of this verse?
For example. Mark 9:29 GNT
Only prayer can drive this kind out,” answered Jesus; “nothing else can."
yet ...
If we judge a question by it's answers, this one is great. Three excellent answers already that don't agree but are fascinating and informative and all have my upvote. — Jack Douglas11 secs ago
@Susan No apology needed. With @Davïd having added an answer, it is quite a good discussion of text critical things. As an FYI, I updated my answer with an extensive note largely to answer Davïd's constructive criticism.
I would like to know why some versions feel it apt to omit the word "fasting" from Mark 9:29. Is this because it was not concurrent with the correct translation/ meaning of this verse?
For example. Mark 9:29 GNT
Only prayer can drive this kind out,” answered Jesus; “nothing else can."
yet ...
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