37. But it happened on the following day that, as they were descending from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
38. And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, saying, "Teacher, I beg you, look kindly on my son, for he is my only son.
39. And behold, a spirit takes hold of him, and he suddenly cries out, and it throws him down and convulses him, so that he foams. And though it tears him apart, it leaves him only with difficulty.
40. And I asked your disciples to cast him out, and they were unable."
41. And in response, Jesus said: "O unfaithful and perverse generation! How long will I be with you and endure you? Bring your son here."
42. And as he was approaching him, the demon threw him down and convulsed him.
43. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and he healed the boy, and he restored him to his father.
44. And all were astonished at the greatness of God. And as everyone was wondering over all that he was doing, he said to his disciples: "You must set these words in your hearts. For it shall be that the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men."
45. But they did not understood this word, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to question him about this word.
46. Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater.
47. But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.
48. And he said to them: "Whoever will receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me. For whoever is the lesser among you all, the same is greater."