6. The followers with Jesus heard the voice. They were so frightened that they fell to the ground.
7. But Jesus went to them and touched them. He said, “Stand up. Don’t be afraid.”
8. When the followers looked up, they saw Jesus was now alone.
9. When Jesus and the followers were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Don’t tell anyone about the things you saw on the mountain. Wait until the Son of Man has been raised from death. Then you may tell.”
10. The followers asked Jesus, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first, before the Christ comes?”
11. Jesus answered, “They are right to say that Elijah is coming. And it is true that Elijah will make everything the way it should be.
12. But I tell you, Elijah has already come. People did not know who he was. They did to him everything they wanted to do. It will be the same with the Son of Man. Those same people will make the Son of Man suffer.”
13. Then the followers understood that Jesus was talking about John the Baptist.
14. Jesus and his followers went back to the crowd. A man came to Jesus and bowed before him.
15. The man said, “Lord, please help my son. He has epilepsy and is suffering very much. He often falls into the fire or into the water.
16. I brought him to your followers, but they could not cure him.”
17. Jesus answered, “You people have no faith. Your lives are all wrong. How long must I stay with you? How long must I continue to be patient with you? Bring the boy here.”