26. At that, the evil spirit screamed, threw the man into a convulsion, and then came out of him.
27. Amazement gripped the audience, and they began to discuss what had happened. “What sort of new teaching is this?” they asked excitedly. “It has such authority! Even evil spirits obey his orders!”
28. The news about Jesus spread quickly throughout the entire region of Galilee.
29. After Jesus left the synagogue with James and John, they went to Simon and Andrew’s home.
30. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. They told Jesus about her right away.
31. So he went to her bedside, took her by the hand, and helped her sit up. Then the fever left her, and she prepared a meal for them.
32. That evening after sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus.
33. The whole town gathered at the door to watch.