Mark 1:21-34

21They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.

22They were completely amazed at His teaching; because He was teaching them as one having [God-given] authority, and not as the scribes.

23Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out [terribly from the depths of his throat],

24saying, “What business do You have with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”

25Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet (muzzled, silenced), and come out of him!”

26The unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions, and screeching with a loud voice, came out of him.

27They were all so amazed that they debated and questioned each other, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits (demons), and they obey Him.”

28Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere throughout the district surrounding Galilee.

29And immediately they left the synagogue and went into the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew, accompanied by James and John.

30Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they told Him about her.

31Jesus went to her, and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to serve them [as her guests].

32Now when evening came, after the sun had set [and the Sabbath Day had ended, in a steady stream] they were bringing to Him all who were sick and those who were under the power of demons,

33until the whole city had gathered together at the door.

34And Jesus healed many who were suffering with various diseases; and He drove out many demons, but would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him [recognizing Him as the Son of God].