35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. |
36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. |
37 They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." |
38 He called out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" |
39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" |
40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, |
41 "What do you want me to do for you?"
"Lord, I want to see," he replied. |
42 Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has healed you." |
43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God. |