31. But they left and spread the news about Jesus all around that area.
32. As these two men were leaving, some people brought another man to Jesus. This man could not talk because he had a demon inside him.
33. Jesus forced the demon out, and the man was able to talk. The people were amazed and said, “We have never seen anything like this in Israel.”
34. But the Pharisees said, “The ruler of demons is the one that gives him power to force demons out.”
35. Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages. He taught in their synagogues and told people the Good News about God’s kingdom. He healed all kinds of diseases and sicknesses.
36. Jesus saw the many people and felt sorry for them because they were worried and helpless—like sheep without a shepherd to lead them.
37. Jesus said to his followers, “There is such a big harvest of people to bring in. But there are only a few workers to help harvest them.
38. God owns the harvest. Ask him to send more workers to help gather his harvest.”