Jesus does not ask this sufferer to exercise faith in Him. He simply says, "Rise, take up thy bed, and walk." But the man's faith takes hold 203 upon that word. Every nerve and muscle thrills with new life, and healthful action comes to his crippled limbs. Without question he sets his will to obey the command of Christ, and all his muscles respond to his will. Springing to his feet, he finds himself an active man.

Jesus forlanger ikke af denne syge, at han skal vise sin tro på ham. Han siger blot: "Stå op, tag din seng og gå!" Men mandens tro holder fast ved dette ord. Hver nerve og muskel dirrer af nyt liv, og de lammede lemmer kommer i sund bevægelse. Uden at tvivle sætter han hele sin vilje ind på at adlyde Kristi befaling, og alle hans muskler adlyder hans vilje. Da han springer op og står, opdager han, at haner et rask menneske.