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I tell you, however, that Elijah has already come and that people treated him just as they pleased, as the Scriptures say about him."
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When they joined the rest of the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and some teachers of the Law arguing with them.
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When the people saw Jesus, they were greatly surprised, and ran to him and greeted him.
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Jesus asked his disciples, "What are you arguing with them about?"
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A man in the crowd answered, "Teacher, I brought my son to you, because he has an evil spirit in him and cannot talk.
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Whenever the spirit attacks him, it throws him to the ground, and he foams at the mouth, grits his teeth, and becomes stiff all over. I asked your disciples to drive the spirit out, but they could not."
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Jesus said to them, "How unbelieving you people are! How long must I stay with you? How long do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy to me!"
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They brought him to Jesus. As soon as the spirit saw Jesus, it threw the boy into a fit, so that he fell on the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.
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"How long has he been like this?" Jesus asked the father. "Ever since he was a child," he replied.
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"Many times the evil spirit has tried to kill him by throwing him in the fire and into water. Have pity on us and help us, if you possibly can!"
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"Yes," said Jesus, "if you yourself can! Everything is possible for the person who has faith."