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Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit 21They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.22The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.23Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evilGreek unclean; also in verses 26 and 27 spirit cried out,24“What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are–the Holy One of God!”25“Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!”26The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. 27The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching–and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits and they obey him.”28News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee. Jesus Heals Many 29As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.30Simon's mother–in–law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her.31So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.32That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon–possessed.33The whole town gathered at the door,34and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. Jesus Prays in a Solitary Place 35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.36Simon and his companions went to look for him,37and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”38Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else–to the nearby villages–so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”39So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. A Man With Leprosy 40A man with leprosyThe Greek word was used for various diseases affecting the skin–not necessarily leprosy. came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”41Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”42Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured. 43Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning:44“See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Topics: christ_driven
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