40. I begged your followers to make the evil spirit leave my son, but they could not do it.”
41. Jesus answered, “You people who live now have no faith. Your lives are all wrong. How long must I be with you and be patient with you?” Then Jesus said to the man, “Bring your son here.”
42. While the boy was coming, the demon threw him on the ground. The boy lost control of himself. But Jesus gave a strong command to the evil spirit. Then the boy was healed, and Jesus gave him back to his father.
43. All the people were amazed at the great power of God.The people were all wondering about the things Jesus did. But he said to his followers,
44. “Don’t forget the things I tell you now: The Son of Man will be handed over into the control of men.”
45. But the followers did not understand what Jesus meant. The meaning was hidden from them so that they could not understand it. But they were afraid to ask Jesus about what he said.