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But He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out."

When Jesus stepped ashore, He was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothing or lived in a house, but he stayed in the tombs.

The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying,

including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her.

"Who touched Me?" Jesus asked. But they all denied it. "Master," said Peter, "the people are crowding and pressing against You."

But Jesus declared, "Someone touched Me, for I know that power has gone out from Me."

But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, "Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed."

Meanwhile everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, "Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep."

But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, "Child, get up!"

Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.

"I beheaded John," Herod said, "but who is this man I hear such things about?" And he kept trying to see Jesus.

But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.

But Jesus told them, "You give them something to eat." "We have only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered, "unless we go and buy food for all these people."

"But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

But I tell you truthfully, some who are standing here will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God."

Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus' glory and the two men standing with Him.

I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable."

Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.