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Then again he laid his hands on his eyes. He looked intently, and was restored, and saw everyone clearly.

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Growth in Spiritual Sight

Multiple commentators see this two-step healing as a powerful illustration of spiritual growth. A believer's initial understanding can be partial, like seeing 'men as trees.' But through repeated encounters with Jesus—in prayer, Scripture, and worship—that fuzzy view becomes clear. This shows that spiritual maturity is often a gradual process, not an instant event.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Mark 8:25

18th Century

Theologian

Every man clearly. He could see their form and features. His sight was completely restored. Though our Lord probably did not, by this, int…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Mark 8:25

He looked steadfastly (διεβλεψεν). He saw thoroughly now, effective aorist (διεβλεψεν), he was completely restored (απεκατεστη, se…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Mark 8:25

19th Century

Bishop

Every man.—The better manuscripts give “all things.” Clearly.—This is probably the right rendering of the true reading; but the re…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Mark 8:22–26

19th Century

Preacher

"Your house is outside Bethsaida, so go around, and get home without going into the town; and if any of your neighbors come to see you, say nothing…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Mark 8:25

Jesus then ordered the man to go home directly without first going into the town of Bethsaida, perhaps because he did not want this man broadcastin…

John Gill

John Gill

On Mark 8:25

17th Century

Pastor

After that he had put his hands again upon his eyes
By the former account it does not appear on what part of him he …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Mark 8:22–26

17th Century

Minister

Here is a blind man brought to Christ by his friends. In this, the faith of those who brought him appeared. If those who are spiritually blind do n…