30. They were able to see, and Jesus strictly warned them not to tell anyone about him.
31. But they left and talked about him to everyone in that part of the country.
32. As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, some people brought to him a man who could not talk because a demon was in him.
33. After Jesus had forced the demon out, the man started talking. The crowds were so amazed that they began saying, “Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel!”
34. But the Pharisees said, “The leader of the demons gives him the power to force out demons.”
35. Jesus went to every town and village. He taught in their meeting places and preached the good news about God's kingdom. Jesus also healed every kind of disease and sickness.
36. When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
37. He said to his disciples, “A large crop is in the fields, but there are only a few workers.
38. Ask the Lord in charge of the harvest to send out workers to bring it in.”