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NASB | Mark 8:25 Then again He laid His hands on his eyes; and he looked intently and was restored, and began to see everything clearly. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 8:25 Then again Jesus laid His hands on his eyes; and the man stared intently and [his sight] was [completely] restored, and he began to see everything clearly. |
Bible Question: Why would Jesus have to touch this man twice instead of once for healing ? |
Bible Answer: Greetings CoolRib! Here is a bit of commentary on Mark 8:25.. "Then again he laid his hands upon his eyes. This is the only example of a progressive cure. I suppose that it was an example of progressive faith. The Lord could have healed him with a word, but he wished to save the soul as well as the body." (The People's New Testament Commentary) "..Our Lord could have restored this man to sight in a moment; but he chose to do it in the way mentioned in the text, to show that he is sovereign of his own graces; and to point out that, however insignificant means may appear in themselves, they are divinely efficacious when he chooses to work by them; and that, however small the first manifestations of mercy may be, they are nevertheless the beginnings of the fullness of the blessings of the Gospel of peace. Reader, art thou in this man’s state? Art thou blind? Then come to Jesus that he may restore thee. Hast thou a measure of light? Then pray that he may lay his hands again on thee, that thou mayest be enabled to read thy title clear to the heavenly inheritance." (Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible) Blessings to you, Makarios |