This continues the account of Jesus healing people in his hometown.

## behold ##

The word "behold" alerts us to a new person in the story. Your language may have a way of doing this.

## mute ##

not able to talk

## the mute man spoke ##

"the mute man began to speak" or "the man who had been mute spoke" or "the man, who was no longer mute, spoke"

## The crowds were astonished ##

"The people were amazed"

## This has never been seen ##

This can mean "this has ever happened" or "no one has ever done anything like this."

## he drives out demons ##

"he forces demons to leave." The pronoun "he" refers to Jesus.