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But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but He sent him away, saying,

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.

But Jesus said, "Someone did touch Me, for I was aware that power had gone out of Me."

But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, "Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well."

Now they were all weeping and lamenting for her; but He said, "Stop weeping, for she has not died, but is asleep."

Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.

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

But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing.

But He said to them, "You give them something to eat!" And they said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless perhaps we go and buy food for all these people."

They answered and said, "John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again."

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

But He warned them and instructed them not to tell this to anyone,

"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it.

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

Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him.

While he was still approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground and threw him into a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy and gave him back to his father.

And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples,

But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they would not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.

But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,

But Jesus said to him, "Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you."