^{35 Ref} And it came about that when he got near Jericho, a certain blind man was seated by the side of the road, making requests for money from those who went by.

^{36 Ref} And hearing the sound of a great number of people going by, he said, What is this?

^{37 Ref} And they said to him, Jesus of Nazareth is going by.

^{38 Ref} And he said in a loud voice, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.

^{39 Ref} And those who were in front made protests and said to him, Be quiet: but he said all the more, O Son of David, have mercy on me.

^{40 Ref} And Jesus, stopping, gave orders that he was to come to him, and when he came near, he said to him,

^{41 Ref} What would you have me do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may be able to see again.

^{42 Ref} And Jesus said, See again: your faith has made you well.

^{43 Ref} And straight away he was able to see, and he went after him, giving glory to God; and all the people when they saw it gave praise to God.