Then they struck him on the head with a reed and spat on him; and falling on their knees, they paid homage to him.

And one ran and filled a sponge full of wine vinegar, put it on a reed, and offered it to him to drink, saying, "Wait, let us see if Elijah will come to take him down."

Then he said to them, "Take heed what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you; and more will be given you.

And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak."