^{46 Ref} They came to Jericho. As he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road.

^{47 Ref} When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, "Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!"

^{48 Ref} Many rebuked him, that he should be quiet, but he cried out much more, "You son of David, have mercy on me!"

^{49 Ref} Jesus stood still, and said, "Call him." They called the blind man, saying to him, "Cheer up! Get up. He is calling you!"

^{50 Ref} He, casting away his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus.

^{51 Ref} Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said to him, "Rhabboni,{Rhabboni is a transliteration of the Hebrew word for "great teacher."} that I may see again."

^{52 Ref} Jesus said to him, "Go your way. Your faith has made you well." Immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.