{"collection":"chr","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/chr/ecf/008/0081477.htm","path":"chr/ecf/008/0081477.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/chr/ecf/008/0081477.htm","text":"VII. 3298\nAnswer to Abgar\u2019s letter, which the apostle Thomas wrote to this prince by command of the Saviour.\n\u201cBlessed is he who believes in me without having seen me! For it is written of me: \u2018Those who see me will not believe in me, and those who do not see me will believe and live.\u2019 As to what thou hast written asking me to come to thee, I must accomplish here all that for which I have been sent; and, when I shall have accomplished it all, I shall ascend to Him who sent me; and when I shall go away I will send one of my disciples, who will cure thy diseases, and give life to thee and to all those who are with thee.\u201d Anan, Abgar\u2019s courier, brought him this letter, as well as the portrait of the Saviour, a picture which is still to be found at this day in the city of Edessa.","title":"Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol VIII: Memoirs of Edessa And Othe...","type":"page"}