21. Jesus asked his father, “How long has he been like this?”The father replied, “He has been this way since he was a child.
22. The demon has often thrown him into fire or into water to destroy him. If it’s possible for you, put yourself in our place, and help us!”
23. Jesus said to him, “As far as possibilities go, everything is possible for the person who believes.”
24. The child’s father cried out at once, “I believe! Help my lack of faith.”
25. When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he gave an order to the evil spirit. He said, “You spirit that won’t let him talk, I command you to come out of him and never enter him again.”
26. The evil spirit screamed, shook the child violently, and came out. The boy looked as if he were dead, and everyone said, “He’s dead!”
27. Jesus took his hand and helped him to stand up.