And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jeri-
cho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: and
hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant; and
they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by, and he
cried, saying, Jesus thou son of David have mercy on me;
and they which went before rebuked him that he should
hold his peace but he cried so much the more, thou son
of David have mercy on me. And Jesus stood and com-
manded him to be brought unto him, and when he was
come near, he asked him, saying, what wilt thou that I shall
do unto thee? and he said, Lord, that I may receive my
sight; and Jesus said unto him, receive thy sight: thy faith
hath saved thee: and immediately he received his sight,
and followed him, glorifying God.-Luke xviii. 35 to 43.
Now it came to pass, as they went that he entered into a
certain village and a certain woman, named Martha, re-
ceived him into her house; and she had a sister called Ma-
ry, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word: but
Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to
him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath
left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
And Jesus answered, and said unto her, Martha, Martha,
thou art careful and troubled about many things but one
thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part,
which shall not be taken away from her.-Luke x. 38 to 42.
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But Thomas one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not
with them when Jesus came. The other disciples there-
fore said unto him, we have seen the Lord. But he said
unto them, except I shall see in his hands the print of the
nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and
thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. And after
eight days, again his disciples were within, and Thomas
with them. Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and
stood in the midst, and said, peace be unto you. Then
saith he to Thomas, reach hither thy finger, and behold my
hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my
side and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas
answered and said unto him, my Lord and my God.—John
XX. 24 to 28.
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