After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
Then Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes again and told him to look up. This time his sight was completely restored, he could see everyone perfectly clear.
Sometimes healing happens in stages, and that's totally okay.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse describes the second part of Jesus' miracle of healing a blind man in the town of Bethsaida, which was a region in ancient Galilee where Jesus performed many signs and wonders. This two-stage healing is unique in the Gospels, as it shows Jesus touching the man twice to fully restore his sight, possibly illustrating the gradual revelation of God's power during Jesus' ministry. This event occurs amid Jesus' broader mission to demonstrate his authority over illness and to prepare his followers for his teachings on faith and the kingdom of God.
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