10. So they kept the matter to themselves. But they asked each other what "rising from the dead" meant.
11. Then they asked Jesus, "Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah has to come first?"
12. Jesus replied, "That's right. Elijah does come first. He makes all things new again. So why is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and not be accepted?
13. I tell you, Elijah has come. They have done to him everything they wanted to do. They did it just as it is written about him."
14. When Jesus and those who were with him came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them. The teachers of the law were arguing with them.
15. When all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with wonder. And they ran to greet him.
16. "What are you arguing with them about?" Jesus asked.
17. A man in the crowd answered. "Teacher," he said, "I brought you my son. He is controlled by a spirit. Because of this, my son can't speak anymore.
18. When the spirit takes hold of him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth. He grinds his teeth. And his body becomes stiff. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit. But they couldn't do it."
19. "You unbelieving people!" Jesus replied. "How long do I have to stay with you? How long do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy to me."
20. So they brought him. As soon as the spirit saw Jesus, it threw the boy into a fit. He fell to the ground. He rolled around and foamed at the mouth.
21. Jesus asked the boy's father, "How long has he been like this?" "Since he was a child," he answered.