And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.
When Jesus got to the house, the blind men followed him inside. Jesus looked at them and asked, 'Do you actually believe I can do this for you?' They didn't hesitate: 'Yes, we do.'
Jesus didn't just heal their eyes, he wanted to know if their hearts were ready first.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during Jesus' ministry in Galilee, where he was traveling and performing miracles to demonstrate the arrival of God's kingdom and his authority over illness. Two blind men had followed Jesus persistently, seeking healing, which reflects the common cultural expectation in ancient Jewish society that miracles often required faith. Jesus' question to them highlights the biblical theme that belief is essential for receiving divine intervention, as seen in other healing accounts.
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