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Pleas for pity are a common feature of healing narratives (Mark 9:22 NAS, NIV, NRSV; Luke 17:13 NIV). Pity moved Jesus to heal ( Matthew 20:34 RSV). Jesus used a compassionate Samaritan as an unexpected example of active pity ( Luke 10:33 NIV). Such active concern for those in need serves as evidence that one is a child of God ( 1 John 3:17 NIV).