The Healing of Two Blind Men^(A)

²⁹ As they departed from Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. ³⁰ There, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!”

³¹ The crowd rebuked them, that they should be silent. But they cried out even more, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!”

³² Jesus stood still and called them, saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

³³ They said to Him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.”

³⁴ So Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.

The Healing of a Blind Beggar Near Jericho^(A)

³⁵ As He was drawing near Jericho, a certain blind man sat along the way begging. ³⁶ Hearing a crowd passing by, he asked what it meant. ³⁷ They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

³⁸ He cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

³⁹ Those who went in front rebuked him, so that he would keep quiet. But he cried out much more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

⁴⁰ Jesus stood and commanded him to be brought to Him. When he came near, He asked him, ⁴¹ “What do you want Me to do for you?”

He said, “Lord, grant that I may receive my sight.”

⁴² Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight. Your faith has saved you.” ⁴³ Immediately he received his sight and followed Him, glorifying God. When all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.