^{35 Ref} And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

^{36 Ref} And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

^{37 Ref} And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

^{38 Ref} And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.