28. When Jesus went indoors, the blind men came to him. He asked them, "Do you believe that I can do this?" "Yes, Lord," they replied.
29. Then he touched their eyes. He said, "It will happen to you just as you believed."
30. They could now see again. Jesus strongly warned them, "Be sure that no one knows about this."
31. But they went out and spread the news. They talked about him all over that area.
32. While they were going out, another man was brought to Jesus. A demon controlled him, and he could not speak.
33. When the demon was driven out, the man spoke. The crowd was amazed. They said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel."
34. But the Pharisees said, "He drives out demons by the power of the prince of demons."
35. Jesus went through all the towns and villages. He taught in their synagogues. He preached the good news of the kingdom. And he healed every illness and sickness.
36. When he saw the crowds, he felt deep concern for them. They were beaten down and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.