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And while he was coming, he was pushed violently down and twisted by the evil spirit. But Jesus gave sharp orders to the unclean spirit, and made the boy well, and gave him back to his father.
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And they were full of wonder at the great power of God. But while they were all wondering at all the things which he did, he said to his disciples,
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Let these words go deep into your ears, for the Son of man will be given up into the hands of men.
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But this saying was not clear to them and its sense was kept secret from them so that they were not able to see it: and they had fear of questioning him about it.
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Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.
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But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their hearts, he took a small child and put him by his side,
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And said to them, Whoever gives honour to this child in my name, gives honour to me: and whoever gives honour to me, gives honour to him who sent me: for whoever is least among you all, that man is great.
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And John, answering, said, Master, we saw a man driving out evil spirits in your name, and we did not let him do it, because he was not one of us.
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But Jesus said to him, Let him do it, for he who is not against you is for you.
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And it came about that when the days were near for him to be taken up, his face was turned to go to Jerusalem,
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And he sent men before: and they came to a small town of Samaria to make ready for him.