The ground of his condemnation is this, that though the Light has come into the world, men preferred the darkness to the Light, because their actions were wicked.

Saying this, Jesus spat on the ground, made clay with the saliva, and put it on the man's eyes.

"Then, Sir, I do believe," said the man, bowing to the ground before him;

Even now, I know that God will grant you whatever you ask him."

In truth I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains solitary; but, if it dies, it becomes fruitful.

It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you, and I appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that should remain, so that the Father might grant you whatever you ask in my Name.

And at that time you will not ask me anything; in truth I tell you, if you ask the Father for anything, he will grant it to you in my Name.

When Jesus said 'I am he,' they drew back and fell to the ground.

It is, however, the custom for me to grant you the release of one man at the Passover Festival. Do you wish for the release of the King of the Jews?"