38 A man in the crowd called out, "Teacher, please look at my son. He’s my only child. 39 A spirit possesses him and he screams immediately. It sends him into convulsions and makes him foam at the mouth. It hardly ever leaves him alone and it causes him a lot of pain. 40 I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they couldn’t."

41 "What an unbelieving and corrupt people you are! How long do I have to remain here with you, and put up with you?" said Jesus. "Bring your son here." 42 Even as the boy came over, the demon sent him into convulsions, throwing him to the ground. But Jesus intervened, rebuking the evil spirit and healing the boy, and then gave him back to his father. 43 Everyone was amazed at this demonstration of God’s power. However, even though everyone was amazed by all he did, Jesus warned his disciples,