[18:35] As Jesus was coming near Jericho, there was a blind man sitting by the road, begging.
[18:36] When he heard the crowd passing by, he asked, “What is this?”
[18:37] “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.
[18:38] He cried out, “Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!”
[18:39] The people in front scolded him and told him to be quiet. But he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David! Have mercy on me!”
[18:40] So Jesus stopped and ordered the blind man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him,
[18:41] “What do you want me to do for you?” “Sir,” he answered, “I want to see again.”
[18:42] Jesus said to him, “Then see! Your faith has made you well.”
[18:43] At once he was able to see, and he followed Jesus, giving thanks to God. When the crowd saw it, they all praised God.