Immediately the man stood up in front of them. He picked up the mat he'd been lying on, and went home, praising God as he went.
God said, “Let there be light!” and there was light.
For he spoke and the world came into existence; he gave the command and it was created.
But those who give an offering of thanks honor me, and to those who follow the right I will show them the salvation of God.”
When the crowds saw what had happened, they were scared. Then they praised God that he had given human beings such power.
He stood up, picked up his mat, and walked out in front of everyone there. They were all amazed, and praised God, saying, “We've never ever seen anything like this!”
Then he placed his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up, and she praised God.
Immediately the man could see. He followed Jesus, praising God. Everyone there who saw what happened also praised God.
Jesus reached out and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy disappeared.
Once more they called in the man who had been blind, and told him, “Give God the glory! We know this man is a sinner.”