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The news about this spread all around the area.
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When Jesus was leaving there, two blind men followed him. They cried out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!"
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After Jesus went inside, the blind men went with him. He asked the men, "Do you believe that I can make you see again?" They answered, "Yes, Lord."
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Then Jesus touched their eyes and said, "Because you believe I can make you see again, it will happen."
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Then the men were able to see. But Jesus warned them strongly, saying, "Don't tell anyone about this."
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But the blind men left and spread the news about Jesus all around that area.
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When the two men were leaving, some people brought another man to Jesus. This man could not talk because he had a demon in him.
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After Jesus forced the demon to leave the man, he was able to speak. The crowd was amazed and said, "We have never seen anything like this in Israel."
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But the Pharisees said, "The prince of demons is the one that gives him power to force demons out."
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Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the Good News about the kingdom, and healing all kinds of diseases and sicknesses.
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When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them because they were hurting and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.