23. Just at that time there was in their synagogue a man [who was in the power] of an unclean spirit; and now [immediately] he raised a deep and terrible cry from the depths of his throat, saying,
24. What have You to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are–the Holy One of God!
25. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hush up (be muzzled, gagged), and come out of him!
26. And the unclean spirit, throwing the man into convulsions and screeching with a loud voice, came out of him.
27. And they were all so amazed and almost terrified that they kept questioning and demanding one of another, saying, What is this? What new (fresh) teaching! With authority He gives orders even to the unclean spirits and they obey Him!
28. And immediately rumors concerning Him spread [everywhere] throughout all the region surrounding Galilee.
29. And at once He left the synagogue and went into the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew, accompanied by James and John.
30. Now Simon's mother-in-law had for some time been lying sick with a fever, and at once they told Him about her.
31. And He went up to her and took her by the hand and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to wait on them.
32. Now when it was evening, after the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those under the power of demons,
33. Until the whole town was gathered together about the door.
34. And He cured many who were afflicted with various diseases; and He drove out many demons, but would not allow the demons to talk because they knew Him [intuitively].