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And the report of this spread throughout all that district.
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As Jesus passed on, two blind men followed Him, shouting and saying, "Pity us, Son of David."
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And when He had gone indoors, they came to Him. "Do you believe that I can do this?" He asked them. "Yes, Sir," they replied.
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So He touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith let it be to you."
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Then their eyes were opened. And assuming a stern tone Jesus said to them, "Be careful to let no one know."
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But they went out and published His fame in all that district.
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And as they were leaving His presence a dumb demoniac was brought to Him.
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When the demon was expelled, the dumb man could speak. And the crowds exclaimed in astonishment, "Never was such a thing seen in Israel."
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But the Pharisees maintained, "It is by the power of the Prince of the demons that he drives out the demons."
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And Jesus continued His circuits through all the towns and the villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom, and curing every kind of disease and infirmity.
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And when He saw the crowds He was touched with pity for them, because they were distressed and were fainting on the ground like sheep which have no shepherd.