“And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.”
You unbelieving and perverse generation, Jesus replied, how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here — the exasperation addressed to the generation (not merely the disciples) communicates the depth of the resistance to genuine faith that Jesus encounters. How long: the temporary nature of Jesus' earthly presence is anticipated. Bring your son here: the command to bring the child to Jesus is the only instruction before the exorcism.
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