38 One man among them called out, Teacher, I beg you, look at my son. He is my only child.

39 A bad spirit takes hold of him and he screams. It throws him around and makes him foam at his mouth. It beats him badly and does not want to leave him.

40 I begged your disciples to drive the bad spirit out, but they could not do it.

41 Jesus said, You people today do not believe. You have turned away from God. How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.

42 While he was coming, the bad spirit knocked him down and threw him around. Jesus told the spirit to stop. He healed the boy and gave him back to his father.

43 All the people were surprised to see that God has so much power. While the people were wondering about everything Jesus did, he talked to his disciples.