# Connecting Statement:

This begins an account of Jesus healing a boy who had an evil spirit. These events happen immediately after Jesus and his disciples descend from the mountain.

# have mercy on my son

It is implied that the man wants Jesus to heal his son. AT: "have mercy on my son and heal him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# is epileptic

This means he sometimes had seizures. He would become unconscious and move uncontrollably.