And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.
And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, [thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.
And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, [Thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.
And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
And Jesus answered and said unto him, ‹What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?› The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
And Jesus said unto him, ‹Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole.› And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.
And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
And saith unto them, ‹Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring› [him].
‹And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.›
