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But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."

When Jesus had stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the tombs.

For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him. He was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.)

The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

But Jesus said, "Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me."

But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well."

And all were weeping and mourning for her, but he said, "Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping."

But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise."

And her parents were amazed, but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.

But he said to them, "You give them something to eat." They said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for all these people."

And they answered, "John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen."

Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.

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

Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.

And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not."

While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples,

But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.