^{35 Ref} It happened, as he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.

^{36 Ref} Hearing a multitude going by, he asked what this meant.

^{37 Ref} They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

^{38 Ref} He cried out, "Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!"

^{39 Ref} Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "You son of David, have mercy on me!"

^{40 Ref} Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,

^{41 Ref} "What do you want me to do?" He said, "Lord, that I may see again."

^{42 Ref} Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you."

^{43 Ref} Immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. All the people, when they saw it, praised God.