5-9. Jesus said, “Moses wrote this command only as a concession to your hardhearted ways. In the original creation, God made male and female to be together. Because of this, a man leaves father and mother, and in marriage he becomes one flesh with a woman—no longer two individuals, but forming a new unity. Because God created this organic union of the two sexes, no one should desecrate his art by cutting them apart.”
49-50. Jesus stopped in his tracks. “Call him over.”They called him. “It’s your lucky day! Get up! He’s calling you to come!” Throwing off his coat, he was on his feet at once and came to Jesus.
51. Jesus said, “What can I do for you?”The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
52. “On your way,” said Jesus. “Your faith has saved and healed you.”In that very instant he recovered his sight and followed Jesus down the road.