8. For the Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath."
9. And when he had passed from there, he went into their synagogues.
10. And behold, there was a man who had a withered hand, and they questioned him, so that they might accuse him, saying, "Is it lawful to cure on the Sabbaths?"
11. But he said to them: "Who is there among you, having even one sheep, if it will have fallen into a pit on the Sabbath, would not take hold of it and lift it up?
12. How much better is a man than a sheep? And so, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbaths."
13. Then he said to the man, "Extend your hand." And he extended it, and it was restored to health, just like the other one.
14. Then the Pharisees, departing, took council against him, as to how they might destroy him.
15. But Jesus, knowing this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he cured them all.
16. And he instructed them, lest they make him known.
17. Then what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled, saying:
18. "Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased. I will place my Spirit over him, and he shall announce judgment to the nations.
19. He shall not contend, nor cry out, neither shall anyone hear his voice in the streets.
20. He shall not crush the bruised reed, and he shall not extinguish the smoking wick, until he sends forth judgment unto victory.
21. And the Gentiles shall hope in his name."
22. Then one who had a demon, who was blind and mute, was brought to him. And he cured him, so that he spoke and saw.
23. And all the crowds were stupefied, and they said, "Could this be the son of David?"
24. But the Pharisees, hearing it, said, "This man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebub, the prince of the demons."
25. But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself will become desolate. And every city or house divided against itself will not stand.
26. So if Satan casts out Satan, then he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?
27. And if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your own sons cast them out? Therefore, they shall be your judges.
28. But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has arrived among you.