There are people who play a “Shell Game” with Christians or those trying to find out more about the Christian faith. They use Faulty Logic to divert their focus from Biblical Proof and eyewitness accounts that Christ is the Son of God and make a faulty point to confuse them. They might say things such as:

The Bible says Jesus Christ Is the Son of God, but the Bible has inconsistencies, which they call lies.

This is a False Analogy, because the inconsistencies in the Bible are generally related to wording and writing style which doesn't invalidate the truthfulness of the Bible or that Jesus Christ is the Son of God!. On top of that, these people try to make Christians feel foolish for ever believing the Bible or that Jesus Christ Is the Son of God. Don’t fall prey to their Shell Game!"

Are there Inconsistencies about the Miracles of Jesus’ Healing that disprove that Jesus Healed or that Jesus Is the Son of God?

There are people who try to disprove that Jesus Is the Son of God by saying the Bible is full of inconsistencies, which they call lies, but is that really true? I will research the Healing Miracles that Jesus did to see if there are any inconsistencies. If there are, I will analyze them thoroughly to determine if they are even significant. 

I will use the King James Version [KJV] of the Bible and internet resources, if needed. Since I’m using this version of the Bible, I will try to capitalize words referring to Jesus and put His comments in red. Sometimes, the word ‘he’ and ‘him’ are both within the same Bible verse. I will put who is speaking and who is being spoken to within brackets when I feel it’s not obvious by the context of the passage. Additionally, I will put my analysis, evaluations, comments and opinions, within brackets, as well, and will try to tip you off to this.

I will also put this Biblical Research Project in its entirety on both of these two blogs I felt led to create: Biblical Proof! at https://BilicalProof.blogspot.com/ and Do Biblical Inconsistencies Really Matter? at https://Biblicalinconsistencies.blogspot.com/

[Let's' first see what was prophesied in the Old Testament about the Messiah related to healing.]

Psalm 146:8 says: The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind; The Lord raiseth them that are bowed down; The Lord loveth the righteous.

Isaiah 29:18 says: In that day shall the deaf hear the word of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness. 

 Isaiah 35:4-6 says: Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; he will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, And the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then the lame shall leap like a deer, And the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, And streams in the desert.

 Isaiah 42:5-8 says: Thus saith God the Lord, He that created the heavens, and stretched them out; He that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; He that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold Thine hand, and will keep Thee, and give Thee for a covenant of the people, for a Light of the Gentiles: To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house. I am the Lord: that Is My name: and My glory will I not give to another, neither My praise to graven images.  

[These things were predicted of the Messiah in the Old Testament and the following is proof that Jesus, the Son of God, fulfilled these ancient prophecies about Him.]

[Remember in each passage of this Biblical Research Project, there was at least one other person, quite often multitudes who witnessed Jesus performing these healing miracles. Sometimes the witnesses come to love Jesus and there are others who are threatened by His ability to do these miracles and plot to kill Him. The subtitles are an overview of the Miracle Jesus did and the related Bible verses follow it.]

Miracle of Jesus Healing Those with All Manner of Diseases

And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. And His fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto Him all sick people that were taken with diverse diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with [evil spirits], and those that had the palsy; and He healed them. And there followed Him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan. Matthew 4: 23-25

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. Matthew 9:35

But when Jesus knew it, He withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all, Matthew 12:15

And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and He healed their sick. Matthew 14: 14

And when the men of that place had knowledge of [Jesus], they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto Him all that were diseased; And besought Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. Matthew 14:35-36

And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. And great multitudes came unto Him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and He healed them; Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. Matthew 15:29-31

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, He departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan; And great multitudes followed Him; and He healed them there. Matthew 19:1-2

And the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple; and [Jesus] healed them. And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that [Jesus] did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; [the priests and scribes] were sore displeased, Matthew 21:14-15

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And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto Him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with [evil spirits]. And [Jesus] healed many that were sick of diverse diseases, and cast out many [evil spirits]; and suffered not the [evil spirits] to speak, because they knew Him. Mark 1:32-34 

And He could there do no mighty work, save that [Jesus] laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. And He [marveled] because of their unbelief. And He went round about the villages, teaching. Mark 6:5-6

And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew Him, And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard He was. and whithersoever [Jesus] entered, into villages or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought Him that they might touch if it were but the border of His garment: and as many as touched Him were made whole. Mark 6:54-56

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Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with [diverse] diseases brought them unto [Jesus]; and He laid His hands on every one of them, and healed them. Luke 4:40

And He came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of His disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear Him, and to be healed of their diseases; And they that were vexed with [evil spirits]: and they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch [Jesus]; for there went virtue out of Him, and healed them all. Luke 6:17-19

And the people, when they knew it, followed [Jesus]: and He received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. Luke 9:11

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After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His miracles which He did on them that were diseased. John 6:1-2

[Evaluating these passages, it is consistent that all the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John attest that Jesus healed all manner of infirm people: those with palsy, possessed with evil spirits, blind, deaf, lame, dead, dumb, maimed and diseased. In fact, there were so many different times Jesus healed people, that the portion I just shared are just when Jesus healed groups of people. I will now share specific times when Jesus healed other people.]

Multitudes Watched the Miracle of Jesus Healing a Leper

When He was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth His hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith unto him [the healed man], See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Matthew 8:1-4

And He preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out [evil spirits]. And there came a leper to Him, beseeching Him, and kneeling down to Him, and saying unto Him, If Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth His hand, and touched Him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. And as soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. And He [Jesus] strictly charged him [the healed man], and forthwith sent him away: And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. But he [the healed man] went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to Him [Jesus] from every quarter. Mark 1:39-45

And it came to pass, when He was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought Him, saying, Lord, if Thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And [Jesus] put forth His hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. And He [Jesus] charged him [healed man] to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. But so much the more went there a fame abroad of Him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by Him of their infirmities. Luke 5:12-15

[In that these three passages sound basically the same, is additional proof that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. They were witnesses of Jesus’ healing the Leper. Are all the passages word-for-word the same? Of course not! The Gospel writers have their own writing style, as do all of us! Some of the Gospel writers share more details, and some fewer details, and others paraphrase things. There are some Gospel writers who will only add information that they feel hasn’t been adequately recorded in the other Gospels. Usually, but not always, that is the Apostle John, who will not waste space sharing information that is adequately recorded. That is evident in the following passage: This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen John 21:24-25]

The Miracle of Jesus Healing the Centurion's Servant

Now when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching Him, And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy [paralyzed], grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, He marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.    Matthew 8:5-13

Now when He had ended all His sayings in the audience of the people, He entered into Capernaum. And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto Him the elders of the Jews, beseeching Him that He would come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they besought Him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom He should do this: For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. Then Jesus went with them. And when He was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying unto Him, Lord, trouble not Thyself: for I am not worthy that Thou shouldest enter under my roof: Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto Thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard these things, He [marveled] at him, and turned Him about, and said unto the people that followed Him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. Luke 7:1-10

[Both Matthew and Luke were witnesses of Jesus healing the Centurion’s Servant.]

Peter's Family Saw Miracle of Jesus Healing Peter's Mother-in-Law

And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. and [Jesus] touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. Matthew 8:14-15

But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell Him of her. and He came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. Mark 1:30-31

And [Jesus] arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought Him for her. And He stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them. Luke 4:38-39

[Matthew, Mark, and Luke all recorded the Miracle of Jesus’ healing Peter’s Mother-in-Law.]

Many in Gadarenes Saw Jesus Heal a Crazy Man of [Evil Spirits]

And when He was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes’, there met Him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God? Art Thou come hither to torment us before the time? And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding. So the devils besought Him [Jesus], saying, If Thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. And He said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters. And they that kept them [herd of swine] fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils. And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw Him, they besought Him that He would depart out of their coasts. Matthew 8:28-34

And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes’. And when He [Jesus] was come out of the ship, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped Him. And cried with a loud voice and said, What have I to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that Thou torment me not. For He [Jesus] said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit. And He [Jesus] asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. And he besought Him [Jesus] much that He would not send them away out of the country. Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding. And all the devils besought [begged] Him [Jesus], saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand; and were choked in the sea.)  And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done. And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion [many evil spirits], sitting and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine. And they began to pray Him [Jesus] to depart out of their coasts. And when He [Jesus] was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed Him that he might be with Him [Jesus]. Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. And he [formerly possessed man] departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. Mark 5:1-20

And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. And when He [Jesus]went forth to land, there met Him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and wear no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before Him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God most high? I beseech Thee, torment me not. (For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters [shackles]; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; because many devils were entered into him. And they besought Him [Jesus] that He would not command them to go out into the deep. Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the [evil spirits] were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Luke 8:26-35

[Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record about Jesus healing the formerly possessed, by allowing the evil spirits to enter the herd of swine, which ran down into the sea. The witnesses and locals were frightened by this and asked Jesus to leave their area.]

[The Gospels of Mark and Luke both record that the possessed with evil spirits had been chained, but the Gospel of Matthew doesn’t mention him being chained. Is that inconsistency significant? Not really! It doesn’t mean that the possessed with an evil spirit hadn’t been chained, just because the Gospel of Matthew doesn’t mention it. His being chained is not significant in Jesus’ healing the possessed of evil spirits.]

[The Gospel of Matthew says that there were two possessed men, where the Gospels of Mark and Luke only mention one man who is possessed. Is that inconsistency significant? It doesn’t really matter if Jesus healed one possessed person or two. Jesus healed the possessed of the evil spirits and that’s what is significant! Who but the Son of God could do this? Additionally, it is recorded in each of these three Gospels that it is the evil spirits who recognize Jesus right away as the Son of the Most High God.]

[Only the Gospel of Mark says that there were about 2,000 swine in the herd that the evil spirits entered and ran into the sea. Is it significant that the other two Gospels don’t say this number? Not really! It doesn’t really matter if Jesus had the evil spirits enter a herd of 20, 200, or 2,000 swine, so it’s really not significant.]

 [Again, although there are minor inconsistencies in wording, it basically says the same thing. You will find out if you watch this brief video by J. Warner Wallace, a L.A. Cold-Case Detective, who tells that witnesses rarely report things exactly the same way.   Were the Gospels Written by Eye Witnesseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siOcvLyKuEk (3 minutes 27 seconds) In my opinion, this video is really worth watching, because it clarifies so many things about the inconsistencies in the Gospel recordings, but they still were valid witnesses.]


Multitudes Witnessed Miracle of Man with Palsy Healed by Jesus

And He entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into His own city. And behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy [paralytic]; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith He to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thine house. And he arose, and departed to his house. But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. Matthew 9:1-8

And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and He preached the word unto them. And they come unto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. And when they could not come nigh unto Him for the [crowd] they uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. When Jesus saw their faith, He said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, Why doth this Man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? and immediately when Jesus perceived in His spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, He said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (He saith to the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, we never saw it on this fashion.  Mark 2:2-12

And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before [Jesus]. And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the house top, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus. And when He saw their faith, He said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, He answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (He said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house. And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, we have seen strange things today. Luke 5:18-26

[Basically, these three Gospels are pretty consistent about Jesus healing the man with palsy. Is it significant that the Gospel of Matthew only mentions them bringing this man to Jesus lying on a bed, but doesn’t mention him being dropped down through the roof for Jesus to heal him like the Gospels of Mark and Luke do? Well for one thing, I looked up each of these passages and there are Bible notations from Mark 2:2 relating it to Matthew 9:1.] 

[In addition, each of these three Gospels record almost the same wording:For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith He to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thine house. ]

[I just looked up palsy on a Google Search and the dictionary said that palsy is Paralysis accompanied by tremors. Jesus healing this man of palsy is a pretty major miracle, so it isn’t really significant whether Jesus healed the man of palsy while the man was lying on a bed while others held him or whether others held the man on the bed and it was dropped through the roof. What is significant is that Jesus Christ healed this man of palsy!

A Great Multitude Witnessed a Lady Being Healed by Touching the Garment of Jesus

And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind Him, and touched the hem of His garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned Him about, and when he saw her, He said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. Matthew 9:20-22

And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the [crowd] behind, and touched His garment. For she said, If I may touch but His clothes, I shall be whole. And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that virtue had gone out of Him, turned Him about in the [crowd], and said, Who touched my clothes? And His disciples said unto Him, Thou seest the multitude thronging Thee, and sayest Thou, Who Touched Me? And He looked around about to see her that had done this thing. But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before Him, and told Him all the truth. And He said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole, go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. Mark 5:25-34

And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, Came behind [Jesus], and touched the border of His garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. And Jesus said, Who touched Me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with Him said, Master, the multitude throng Thee and press Thee, and sayest Thou, Who Touched Me? And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched Me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of Me. And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before Him, she declared unto Him before all the people for what cause she had touched Him, and how she was healed immediately. and He said unto her, Daughter be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole.  Luke 8:43-48

[The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are all pretty consistent in this Miracle of Jesus healing the woman who had an issue of blood twelve years. Is it significant that the Gospel of John doesn’t record this information?]

[Luke 9:1-2 says: Then He [Jesus] called His twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. With that said, we can’t expect that every disciple was there for every event, because they were periodically sent to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Additionally, as mentioned before, the Apostle John quite often doesn’t record things again that have already been adequately recorded.]

The Miracle of Jesus Reviving Ruler's Daughter Who Had Died

While [Jesus] spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshiped Him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay Thy hand upon her, and she shall live. And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. Matthew 9:18-19

Matthew 9:23 goes on to say: And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead but sleepeth. And they laughed Him to scorn. But when the people were put forth, He went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. Matthew 9:18-26

While He yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troubles thou the Master any further? As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. And He suffered no man to follow Him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. And He cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. And when He was come in, [Jesus] saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed Him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, He taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with Him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. and He took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment. Mark 5:35-42

While [Jesus] yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to Him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. But when Jeus heard it, He answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. And when He came into the house, He suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. And all wept, and bewailed her: but He said, Weep not: she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. And He put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and He commanded to give her meat. And her parents were astonished: but He charged them that they should tell no man what was done. Luke 8:49-56  

[Although the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke have differences of wording and some of the passages have more detail than the others, they are basically pretty consistent.]

The Miracle of Jesus Healing Two Blind Men

And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed Him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. 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. Then touched He their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straightly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. But they, when they were departed, spread abroad His fame in all that country. Matthew 9:27-31

[This is only recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Does that mean that it didn’t happen? No! The other disciples could have been sent out and not have witnessed this miracle. It could be that they thought that it was adequately recorded in Matthew and didn’t feel the need to add additional details. Or, it could be that they lumped this together when they listed lots of people coming up to Jesus and He healed them. The other Gospels not mentioning this is not significant. Therefore, I won’t specifically analyze any of the miracles listed by themselves for the above reasons, unless I see something potentially significant.]

Multitudes Witness Dumb Man Could Speak after Jesus Casts Out [Evil Spirit]

And they went out, behold, they brought to [Jesus] a dumb man possessed with an [evil spirit]. And when the [evil spirit] was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. Matthew 9:32-33

The Pharisees & Others in the Church Witnessed Jesus Healing a Man's Withered Hand

And, behold there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked Him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath days? That they might accuse Him. And He said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the Sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the Sabbath days. Then saith He [Jesus] to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. Matthew 12:10-13

And [Jesus] saith unto the man which had the withered hand,, Stand forth. And He saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace. And when He had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, He saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.  And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against Him, how they might destroy Him. Mark 3:3-6

And it came to pass also on another Sabbath, that He entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and Pharisees watched Him, whether He would heal on the Sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against Him. But He knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing, Is it lawful on the Sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? And looking round about upon them all, He said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.  And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus. Luke 6:6-11

[Apart from writing style differences and word choice, these three Gospels are pretty consistent in recording when Jesus healed the man’s withered hand.]

John the Baptist’s Disciples Witnessed Jesus Heal the Blind, Lame, Lepers,and Deaf

Now when John [the Baptist] had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, And said unto Him, Art thou He that should come, or do we look for another? Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in Me. Matthew 11:2-6

When the men were come unto Him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto Thee, saying, Art Thou He that should come? or look we for another? And in that same hour He cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind [Jesus] gave sight. Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in Me. Luke 7:20-23

[Both the Gospels of Matthew and Luke are both pretty consistent in explaining how Jesus told John the Baptist's disciples to share how they witnessed Him heal people of infirmities, plagues, evil spirits, being lame, blindness, deafness, death and leprosy.] 

People Saw Miracle of Jesus Casting Out [Evil Spirit]-Now Man Could See and Speak

Then was brought unto Him one possessed with an [evil spirit], blind, and dumb: and [Jesus] healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, Is this not the son of David? Matthew 12:22-23

Lady Witnesses Miracle of Jesus Healing Her Daughter

Behold a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto Him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and besought [urged] Him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. But He answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then came she and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, help me. But He answered and said, It is not meet [good] to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master’s table. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. Matthew 15:22-28

For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of Him, and came and fell at His feet: The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought Him that He would cast forth the devil out of her daughter. But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto Him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. And He said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the [evil spirit] is gone out of thy daughter. And when she was come to her house, she found the [evil spirit] gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. Mark 7:25-30

[Except for different word choice, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark are pretty consistent in telling about Jesus healing this woman’s daughter who had an unclean spirit.]

Boy's Father and Multitude Witness Miracle of Jesus Curing boy of [Evil Spirit]

And when they were come to the multitude, there came to Him a certain man, kneeling down to Him, and saying, Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. And I brought him to Thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him hither to Me. And Jesus rebuked the [evil spirit]; and He departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. Then came the disciples to Jesus apart [privately], and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible, unto you. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: And they shall kill Him, and the third day He shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry. Matthew 17:14-23

And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; and wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast himout’ and they could not. He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him unto Me. And they brought him unto Him [Jesus]: and when he saw Him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. When Jesus saw that the people came running together, He rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many say he is dead. But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose. And when He was come into the house, His disciples asked Him privately, Why could not we cast him out? And He said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and He would not that any man should know it. For He taught His disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill Him; and after that He is killed, he shall rise the third day. Mark 9:17-32

And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech Thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him. And I besought Thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither. And He was yet a coming, the [evil spirit] threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the [evil spirit], and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father. And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, He said unto His disciples, Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. Luke 9:38-44

[Not only are the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke pretty consistent in recording how Jesus healed the man’s son of an evil spirit, but they also record that Jesus tried to prepare His disciples by predicting His death and resurrection as: Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: And they shall kill Him, and the third day He shall be raised again. Who but the Son of God could heal a boy of an evil spirit or predict His own death and resurrection. What’s even more significant than that, is that Jesus knew exactly all that was to befall Him, but He chose to go through this betrayal, humiliation, beatings and death on the cross for us, so believers could someday join Him in heaven. Pretty significant if you ask me!!!]

Multitudes Witnessed the Miracle of Jesus Healing Two Different Blind Men

And behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, Thou son of David. And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, Thou son of David. And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? They say unto Him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him. Matthew 20:29-34

Many in the Church & Disciples Witnessed Jesus Remove an [Evil Spirit]

Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are-the Holy One of God!” And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. and when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him. And they were all amazed insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth He even the unclean spirits, and they do obey Him. And immediately His fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee. Mark 1:23-28

And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with Thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art Thou come to destroy us? I know Thee who Thou art: the Holy One of God. and Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the [evil spirit] had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. And they were all amazed and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power He commandeth the [evil] spirits, and they come out. Luke 4:33-36

[Both the Gospels of Mark and Luke are pretty consistent in telling how Jesus healed a man of an unclean spirit. It is recorded in both of these Gospels that the unclean spirit recognized Jesus as the Holy one of God. It always surprises me that evil spirits know Jesus Christ is the Son of God, but there are many who do not recognize this and let others confuse them about their Savior who gave His life for them.]

The Multitude Witnessed Jesus Heal a Deaf Man Who Couldn’t Talk 

And they bring unto Him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech Him to put His hand upon him. And [Jesus] took him aside from the multitude, and put His fingers into his ears, and He spit, and touched his tongue; And looking up to heaven He sighed, and saith unto him Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. And He charged them that they should tell no man: but the more He charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: [Jesus] maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.  Mark 7:32-37

[The Bible Reference for the previous passages, said this one was related, although it doesn’t have as much detail.] And [Jesus] was casting out an [evil spirit], and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the [evil spirit] was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. Luke 11:14

A Man Blind from Birth and the Disciples Witness His Being Healed by Jesus

And He cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto Him, and besought Him to touch him. And [Jesus] took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when He had spit on his eyes, and put His hands upon him, He asked him if he saw ought. And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. After that He put His hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. Mark 8:22-25 

And as Jesus passed by, He saw a man which was blind from his birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. I must work the works of Him that sent Me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. When He had thus spoken, He spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, And said unto him, Go wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing. The neighbors therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and I received sight. Then said they unto him, Where is He? He [former blind man] said, I know not. They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime [formerly] was blind. And it was the Sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He [Jesus] put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because He keepeth not the Sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of Him, that He hath opened thine eyes? He [formerly blind man] said, He is a prophet. But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight. And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? How then doth he now see? His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: But by what means he now seeth, we know not: or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him. Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this Man is a sinner. He answered and said, Whether He be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see. Then said they to him again, What did He to thee? How opened He thine eyes? He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? Will ye also be His disciples? Then they reviled him, and said, Thou are His disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples. We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from when He is. The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence He is, and yet He hath opened mine eyes. Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth His will, him He heareth. Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. If this man were not of God, He could do nothing. They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out. Jesus heard that they had cast him out: and when He had found him [formerly blind man], He [Jesus], said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? He answered and said, Who is He, Lord, that I might believe on Him? And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen Him, and it is He that talketh with thee. And he said, Lord, I believe. And he [formerly blind man] worshipped Him. And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. And some of the Pharisees which were with Him heard these words, and said unto Him [Jesus]. Are we blind also? Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth. John 9:1-41

[Both the Gospels of Mark and John record Jesus’ healing the man who has been blind from his birth. Additionally, this is a good example of how the Apostle John will add additional information to what he feels hasn’t already had enough adequate information recorded.]

Many Witnessed Jesus Healing Blind Bartimaeus

And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great number  of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he had heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise: He calleth thee. And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto Him, Lord that I might receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. Mark 10:46-52

And it came to pass, that as He was come nigh unto Jericho, 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 commanded 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: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God. Luke 18:35-43

[Both the Gospels of Mark and Luke record when Jesus healed Blind Bartimaeus]

A Great Crowd Witnessed Jesus Revive the Lady's Dead Son

Now when He came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And [Jesus] came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. and [Jesus] delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited His people. And this rumor of Him went forth throughout all Judaea and throughout all the region round about. Luke 7:12-1

People in a Church Witnessed Jesus Heal a Lady Who Been Bent Over for 18 Years

And He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath.  And, behold, there was a woman which had an [evil spirit] of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. And when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. And He laid His hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.  Luke 13:10-13

10 Lepers Witnessed Jesus Heal Them, Although Only 1 Came Back and Thanked Him

And as He entered into a certain village, there met Him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when He saw them, He said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And He said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. Luke 17:12-19

The Disciples and Soldiers Witnessed Jesus Heal the Soldier Who Had His Ear Removed

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss? When they which were about Him saw what would follow, they said unto Him, Lord shall we smite with the sword? And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And He touched his ear, and healed him. Luke 22:48-51

The Nobleman, His Servants and the Disciples Witnessed Jesus Heal the Sick Son

So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where He made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto Him, and besought Him that He would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. The nobleman saith unto Him, Sir, come down ere my child die. Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way, thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed and his whole house. This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee. John 4:46-54

Others at the Pool & A Man that Was Crippled for 38 Years Witnessed Jesus Heal Him

After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk [sick people], of blind, halt [lame], withered, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel went down at a certain season [time] into the pool, and troubled the water: whosever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whosoever disease he had. And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, He saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? The impotent man answered Him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the Sabbath. The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the Sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed. He answered them, He [Jesus] that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk. Then asked they him, What man is that which said to thee, Take up thy bed, and walk? And he that was healed wist [knew] not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed Himself away, a multitude being in that place. Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole. And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath day. But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill Him, because He not only had broken the Sabbath, but said also that God was His Father, making Himself equal with God. Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He seeth the Father do: for what things soever He doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. For the Father loveth the Son, and shewth Him all things that Himself doeth: and He will shew Him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth whom He will. For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: That all men should honor the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent Him. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hearth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. John 5:1-24 

The Blind Man's Neighbors Witnessed That He Could See After Jesus Healed Him

The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he which sat and begged? Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me. Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed and I received sight. John 9:8-11

Martha, Mary & Jews Witness Jesus Bring Lazarus Back to Life, Many Believe, and Others Plot Against Jesus

John 11:14-17 says: Then said Jesus unto then plainly, Lazarus is dead. And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his [fellow disciples], Let us also go, that we may die with him. Then when Jesus came, He found that he [Lazarus] had lain in the grave four days already. 

John 11:21-27 further says: Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met Him: but Mary sat still in the house. Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. But I know, that even now, whatsoever Thou wilt ask of God, God will give it Thee. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. Martha saith unto Him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this? She saith unto Him, yeah, Lord: I believe that Thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. 

John 11:31-35 goes on to say: The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there. Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw Him, she fell down at His feet, saying unto Him, Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto Him, Lord, come and see. Jesus wept. 

John 11:38-53 finishes telling about this miracle and the plot to kill Jesus: Jesus therefore again groaning in Himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto Him, Lord, by this time He stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up His eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that Thou hast heard Me. And I knew that Thou hearest Me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that Thou hast sent Me. And when He thus had spoken, He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on Him. But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done. Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? For this Man doeth many miracles. If we let Him thus alone, all men will believe on Him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation. And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation; And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad. Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put Him [Jesus] to death.

[Again, the Apostle John adds information that he feels isn’t already adequately recorded in the other Gospels. He tells about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, but also tells about the conspiracy between the priests and the Pharisees to eliminate Jesus, for He is a big threat to them.]

Jesus Shows Himself to Thomas After He has Arisen From the Dead 

 to Prove He Is Jesus Christ, the Son of God!

Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen Me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name. John 20:29-31

[Don’t let people confuse you about Jesus being the Son of God. It is your Salvation in question here.] Remember that in John 3:16-21, Jesus said: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should  not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

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