15. All the people were very surprised to see Jesus and ran to welcome him.
16. Jesus asked the experts in Moses’ Teachings, “What are you arguing about with them?”
17. A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son. He is possessed by a spirit that won’t let him talk.
18. Whenever the spirit brings on a seizure, it throws him to the ground. Then he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes exhausted. I asked your disciples to force the spirit out, but they didn’t have the power to do it.”
19. Jesus said to them, “You unbelieving generation! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me!”
20. They brought the boy to him. As soon as the spirit saw Jesus, it threw the boy into convulsions. He fell on the ground, rolled around, and foamed at the mouth.