Thematic Bible: In promoting the glory of God
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In promoting the glory of God
And, passing along, he saw a man blind from his birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
The sisters, therefore, sent to Him, saying, "Lord, behold, he whom Thou lovest is sick."
Verily, verily, I say to you, when you were young, you were wont to gird yourself, and to walk wheresoever you wished; but, when you become old, you will stretch forth your hands, and another will gird you, and carry you whither you wish not." Now this He spake, signifying by what manner of death he would glorify God. And, having spoken this, He saith to him, "Follow Me."