Now they believe because of Jesus' words, not just because they trusted the witness of the woman. That is how faith works, we lend our trust to someone who is different until we can get close enough, for long enough that they can see, meet and know Jesus enough to trust him…for himself.
So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]