16. And they that saw it told them what had happened to him that was possessed with the demon, and also concerning the swine.
17. And they began to ask him to depart out of their region.
18. And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the demon asked him that he might be with him.
19. But Jesus permitted him not, but said unto him,
20. And he departed, and began to announce in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.
21. And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, many people gathered unto him: and he was near unto the sea.
22. And, behold, there came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
23. And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lies at the point of death: I pray you, come and lay your hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.