»and often it has thrown him into the fire or into pools of water to destroy him. But, if you possibly can, have pity on us and help us.«
Instantly Jesus stretched out His hand and caught hold of him, saying to him, »O little faith, why did you doubt?«
»Sir,« he said, »have pity on my son, for he is an epileptic and is very ill. Often he falls into the fire and often into the water.
Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.
And a leper came to Him, and throwing himself at His feet, said, »Sir, if only you are willing you are able to cleanse me.«
And when He had gone indoors, they came to Him. »Do you believe that I can do this?« He asked them. »Yes, Sir,« they replied.
But He would not allow it. »Go home to your family,« He said, »and report to them all that the Lord has done for you, and the mercy He has shown you.«
Then Jesus asked the father, »How long has he been like this?«»From early childhood,« he said;
»`If I possibly can!'« replied Jesus; »why, everything is possible to him who believes.«
The Lord saw her, was moved with pity for her, and said to her, »Do not weep.«