35 As Jesus was approaching Jericho, there was a blind man sitting by the road begging.
36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.
37 They told him that Jesus from Nazareth was coming by.
38 Then he shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"
39 The people at the front of the crowd sternly told him to be quiet, but he started shouting even louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
40 Then Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him,
41 "What do you want me to do for you?"He said, "Lord, I want to see again!"
42 Jesus told him,"Receive your sight! Your faith has made you well."
43 Immediately the man could see again and began to follow Jesus, glorifying God. All the people saw this and gave praise to God.