Which miracle involves Jesus healing a blind man in two distinct stages?
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Correct answer: The healing of the blind man at Bethsaida
Mark 8:22–26 records a unique miracle where Jesus first touched the man and his vision was partially restored (seeing people like trees), then touched him again for full clarity. This is the only 'gradual' healing recorded in the Gospels.
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