Berachos 5b § 2
No Man Can Free Himself
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A similar incident:
Yochanan was ill. Chanina went in to visit him
Yochanan gave him his hand and Chanina revived him.
Question: Why did Yochanan need Chanina's help?
Let Yochanan revive himself!
Answer: A captive cannot release himself from prison.
He needs help from someone outside.
Yochanan was ill. Chanina went in to visit him
| Chanina: | Are these afflictions dear to you? |
| Yochanan: | Neither them nor their reward! |
| Chanina: | Give me your hand. |
Question: Why did Yochanan need Chanina's help?
Let Yochanan revive himself!
Answer: A captive cannot release himself from prison.
He needs help from someone outside.