17 One of the people answering, said, Rabbi, I have brought you my son, who has a dumb spirit;

18 and wheresoever it seizes him, it dashes him on the ground, where he continues foaming, and grinding his teeth, till his strength is exhausted. And I spoke to your disciples to expel the demon, but they were not able.

19 Jesus then said, O unbelieving generation! how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? Bring him to me.

20 Accordingly they brought him: and no sooner did he see him, than the spirit threw him into convulsions, so that he foamed, and rolled upon the ground.

21 Jesus asked the father, How long is it since this first befell him? He answered, From his infancy;

22 and often it has thrown him both into the fire, and into the water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, have compassion upon us and help us.

23 Jesus replied, If you can believe; all things are practicable for him who believes.

24 The boy's father, crying out immediately, said with tears, I believe; Master, supply the defects of my faith.

25 When Jesus saw that the people came crowding upon him, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Dumb and deaf spirit, come out of him, I command you, and enter no more into him.

26 Then, having cried aloud and severely convulsed him, it came out, and he appeared as one dead, insomuch that many said, He is dead.

27 But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him, and he stood up.