For He commanded the unclean spirit to come out from the man; for since a long time he had possessed him, and he was frequently bound, secured with chains and fetters, and smashing his bonds, was driven by the demons into the desert.

and having come to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and having mounted him on his own beast, carried him to a tavern, and cared for him.

Did it not behoove this one, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan bound, lo, these eighteen years, to be loosed from this bondage on the Sabbath-day?

And the first came, saying, Lord, thy pound has gained ten pounds.

And the second one came, saying, Lord, thy pound has gained five pounds.

And the other one came, saying, Lord, behold, thy pound, which I had laid away in a napkin:

And he said to the bystanders, Take the pound from him, and give it to the one having ten pounds.