10 Jesus was teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath.
11 A woman had an evil spirit that kept her sick for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not stand straight.
12 Jesus called to her: »Woman you are free from your sickness!«
13 He touched her and at once she stood straight up and praised God.
14 The official of the synagogue was angry that Jesus healed on the Sabbath. He told the people: »There are six days in which we should work. Come during those days and be healed, not on the Sabbath!«
15 The Lord answered: »You hypocrites! You would untie your ox or your donkey from the stall and take it out to give it water on the Sabbath.
16 »Here is a descendant of Abraham whom Satan has kept in bonds for eighteen years. Should she be released on the Sabbath?«
17 His answer shamed his enemies. The people rejoiced over the wonderful things he did.