What can we learn about repentance from the healing of the invalid?

In the passage, the impotent man responds to Jesus' inquiry about his desire for healing by mentioning that he has no one to help him. This illustrates the essence of true repentance—acknowledging our helplessness without Christ. Jesus later tells him to 'sin no more,' implying that true healing involves a turning away from sin and a recognition of the need for God’s grace. This account presents repentance not just as a feeling of remorse but as a positioning of oneself where one acknowledges their lack of ability to effect their own salvation.