^{29 Ref} As they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

^{30 Ref} Behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!"

^{31 Ref} The multitude rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, "Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!"

^{32 Ref} Jesus stood still, and called them, and asked, "What do you want me to do for you?"

^{33 Ref} They told him, "Lord, that our eyes may be opened."

^{34 Ref} Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received their sight, and they followed him.