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Jesus healed a man born blind by making mud with his saliva and applying it to the man's eyes.

This unusual healing method is recorded in John 9:6-7, followed by instructions for the man to wash in the Pool of Siloam. This healing sparked significant controversy and debate among religious authorities regarding Jesus' authority (John 9:13-34).

Jesus raised his friend Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the tomb for four days.

This dramatic miracle is recorded in John 11:38-44, with Jesus commanding, 'Lazarus, come forth.' This event significantly heightened tensions with Jewish religious authorities, contributing to the plot against Jesus' life (John 11:45-53).

Jesus healed a paralyzed man who was lowered through a roof by his friends.

This account, recorded in Mark 2:1-12, describes friends removing part of a roof to lower the man directly in front of Jesus due to a large crowd. Jesus notably forgave the man's sins before healing him physically, prompting controversy among religious leaders present.

Jesus cast out demons from a man, sending the evil spirits into a herd of pigs.

This event, recorded in Mark 5:1-13, involved a man described as possessed by many demons collectively identified as 'Legion.' The resulting herd of approximately 2,000 pigs subsequently ran into the sea and drowned.

Jesus restored a withered hand on the Sabbath, provoking criticism from religious leaders.

This healing, recorded in Mark 3:1-6, occurred in a synagogue and led directly to plotting against Jesus by religious authorities upset over his Sabbath actions. Jesus responded by asking whether it was lawful to do good or harm on the Sabbath.

Jesus healed the servant of a Roman centurion without even being physically present.

This healing, recorded in Matthew 8:5-13, was granted after the centurion expressed remarkable faith, stating Jesus need only 'speak the word only' for healing to occur. Jesus specifically commended this centurion's faith as greater than any he had found in Israel.

Jesus cured ten men afflicted with leprosy, though only one returned to thank him.

This account, recorded in Luke 17:11-19, notably highlights that the one who returned was a Samaritan, an outsider to the Jewish community. Jesus specifically notes the absence of the other nine in returning to give thanks.

Jesus healed a woman who had suffered continuous bleeding for twelve years simply by her touching his garment.

This healing, recorded in Mark 5:25-34, occurred amid a large crowd, with Jesus perceiving that healing power had gone out from him. He affirmed the woman's faith as the source of her healing.

Jesus raised a young girl, the daughter of a synagogue leader named Jairus, back to life.

This miracle, recorded in Mark 5:35-43, occurred shortly after Jesus healed the woman with continuous bleeding, occurring on the way to Jairus's house. Jesus instructed those present to give the girl something to eat, emphasizing the reality of her restored life.