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Imagine the surprise of Justus' wife when, at this late hour, Jesus appeared with Ganid and
these two strangers, saying: "You will forgive us for coming at this hour, but Ganid and I desire
a bite to eat, and we would share it with these our new-found friends, who are also in need of
nourishment; and besides all this, we come to you with the thought that you will be interested in
counseling with us as to the best way to help these women get a new start in life. They can tell
you their story, but I surmise they have had much trouble, and their very presence here in your
house testifies how earnestly they crave to know good people, and how willingly they will
embrace the opportunity to show all the world - and even the angels of heaven - what brave and
noble women they can become.‖
When Martha, Justus‘ wife, had spread the food on the table, Jesus, taking unexpected
leave of them, said: ―As it is getting late, and since the young man's father will be awaiting us,
we pray to be excused while we leave you here together - three women - the beloved children of
the Most High. And I will pray for your spiritual guidance while you make plans for a new and
better life on earth and eternal life in the great beyond.‖
Thus did Jesus and Ganid take leave of the women. So far the two courtesans had said
nothing; likewise was Ganid speechless. And for a few moments so was Martha, but presently
she rose to the occasion and did everything for these strangers that Jesus had hoped for. The
elder of these two women died a short time thereafter, with bright hopes of eternal survival, and
the younger woman worked at Justus‘ place of business and later became a lifelong member of
the first Christian church in Corinth.