18. While he was climbing into the boat, the one who had been demon-possessed pleaded with Jesus to let him come along as one of his disciples.
19. But Jesus wouldn’t allow it. "Go home to your own people," Jesus said, "and tell them what the Lord has done for you and how he has shown you mercy."
20. The man went away and began to proclaim in the Ten Cities all that Jesus had done for him, and everyone was amazed.
21. Jesus crossed the lake again, and on the other side a large crowd gathered around him on the shore.
22. Jairus, one of the synagogue leaders, came forward. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet
23. and pleaded with him, "My daughter is about to die. Please, come and place your hands on her so that she can be healed and live."
24. So Jesus went with him. A swarm of people were following Jesus, crowding in on him.