Mace(i)
14 When he was come to the other disciples, he found a great crowd about them, and the Pharisees disputing with them.
15 as soon as they saw him, they were over-joyed, and ran to salute him.
16 then he ask'd the Scribes, what were you debating with them?
17 and one of the crowd answer'd, master, I have brought to you my son, who is possess'd with a dumb spirit,
18 which no sooner comes on him, but it throws him down: then the child foams, gnashes his teeth, and grows meager.
19 then said Jesus, incredulous people, how long shall I be with you? must I be always assisting you? bring him before me.
20 so he was brought to him, and as soon as he saw him, the spirit threw him into convulsions, and he fell upon the ground, where he wallowed foaming.
21 Jesus then asked the father, how long is it since this befel him? from his infancy, said the father.
22 it has frequently thrown him into the fire, and into the water, to the hazard of his life; if therefore you can do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
23 Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe.
24 immediately the child's father cryed out with tears, I do believe, oh supply the defect of my faith.
25 Jesus observing the people came crowding to him, rebuked the evil spirit, saying, thou dumb and deaf spirit come out of the child, never to enter more, it is I command it.
26 and the spirit came out of him, having made him roar, and thrown him into such agonies, that he became like one that was dead, and many were of opinion he actually was so.
27 but Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up, and he was perfectly recovered.
28 now when Jesus was retired to his own house, his disciples asked him in private, why could not we cast this spirit out?
29 Jesus answered, such a miracle is not effected but by prayer and fasting.