12. And He said to them, "Elijah does first come and restore all things. And yet how is it written of the Son of Man that He will suffer many things and be treated with contempt?
13. But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come, and they did to him whatever they wished, just as it is written of him."
14. When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them.
15. Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him.
16. And He asked them, "What are you discussing with them?"
17. And one of the crowd answered Him, "Teacher, I brought You my son, possessed with a spirit which makes him mute;
18. and whenever it seizes him, it slams him to the ground and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth and stiffens out. I told Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not do it."
19. And He answered them and said, "O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!"
20. They brought the boy to Him. When he saw Him, immediately the spirit threw him into a convulsion, and falling to the ground, he began rolling around and foaming at the mouth.
21. And He asked his father, "How long has this been happening to him?" And he said, "From childhood.
22. It has often thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!"