論離婚

10 後來,耶穌從那裡起身,來到猶太地區和約旦河對岸。人群又聚集到他那裡,他又照常教導他們。 有些法利賽人前來試探耶穌,問他:「人是否可以休妻呢?」 耶穌回答他們,說:摩西是怎麼吩咐你們的?」

他們說:「摩西准許人寫一份休書就可以休妻。」

耶穌對他們說:摩西因著你們的心裡剛硬,才給你們定下這條誡命。 從創世之初,『神[a]把人[b]造成男的和女的』[c]

『為這緣故,
人將離開他的父母,
與妻子結合[d]
兩個人就成為一體。』[e]

這樣,夫妻不再是兩個人,而是一體了。 因此,神所配合的,人不可分開。」

10 進了屋子,門徒們又向耶穌問起這件事。 11 耶穌就說:「如果有人休妻,另娶別人,就是犯通姦罪觸犯妻子。 12 女人如果離棄丈夫,另嫁別人,也是犯通姦罪。」

祝福小孩子

13 有些人把小孩子帶到耶穌那裡,好讓耶穌摸他們一下。門徒們卻責備那些人[f] 14 耶穌看見了就很不滿,對門徒們說:「讓小孩子到我這裡來,不要阻止他們,因為神的國正屬於這樣的人。 15 我確實地告訴你們:無論誰不像小孩子一樣接受神的國,就絕不能進去。」 16 於是,他把孩子們摟在懷中,按手在他們身上,祝福了他們。

富有的青年官員

17 耶穌剛出門上路,有一個人跑過去向他跪下,問他:「良善的老師,我該做什麼才能繼承永恆的生命呢?」

18 耶穌對他說:「你為什麼稱我是良善的呢?除了神一位之外,沒有一個是良善的。 19 你是知道這些誡命的:

『不可殺人、
不可通姦、
不可偷竊、
不可做偽證、
不可虧負人、
要孝敬父母。』[g]

20 那個人對耶穌說:「老師,這一切我從年少就遵守了。」

21 耶穌注視著他,就愛他,對他說:「你還缺少一件:去賣掉你所擁有的,分給窮人,這樣你將有財寶在天上;然後你[h]來跟從我。」 22 那個人因這話,臉色就變得陰沉,憂憂愁愁地走開了,因為他有很多財產。

財富與天國

23 耶穌環視周圍,對他的門徒們說:「有錢財的人進入神的國,是多麼困難!」 24 門徒們因這些話,就驚訝不已。耶穌又對他們說:「孩子們,[i]進入神的國是多麼困難! 25 駱駝穿過針眼,比富有的人進入神的國更容易呢!」

26 門徒們越發驚訝,彼此說:「那麼,誰能得救呢?」

27 耶穌注視著他們,說:「在人不可能,但在神卻不然;因為在神,凡事都可能。」

28 彼得就對耶穌說:「看,我們捨棄一切跟從了你!」

29 耶穌說:「我確實地告訴你們:無論誰為我的緣故、為福音的緣故而捨棄房屋,或兄弟,或姐妹,或母親,或父親,[j]或兒女,或田產, 30 都必定在今世得到百倍,就是房屋、兄弟、姐妹、母親、兒女和田產,也會有逼迫;但在來世得到永恆的生命。 31 不過許多在前的,將要在後;許多在後的,將要在前。」

第三次預言受難

32 在上耶路撒冷的路途中,耶穌一直走在前頭,門徒們驚訝不已,跟著的人也懼怕了。耶穌又把十二使徒[k]帶到一邊,開始告訴他們將要發生在他身上的事, 33 說:「看,我們現在上耶路撒冷去,人子將被出賣給祭司長們和經文士們。他們要定他死罪,並且要把他交給外邦人。 34 他們要戲弄他、向他吐唾沫、鞭打他,並殺害他;然後在第三天[l],他要復活。」

受苦與服事

35 這時候,西庇太的兒子雅各約翰來到耶穌面前,說:「老師,如果我們向你求什麼,希望你為我們成全。」

36 耶穌問他們:「要我為你們做什麼呢?」

37 他們說:「請准許我們在你的榮耀裡,一個坐在你的右邊,一個坐在你的[m]左邊。」

38 耶穌就說:「你們不知道自己在求什麼。我所喝的杯,你們能喝嗎?我所受的洗禮,你們能受嗎?」

39 他們回答說:「我們能。」

耶穌就說:「我所喝的杯你們將要喝,我所受的洗禮你們將要受。 40 但是坐在我的右邊或左邊,不是我所賜的,而是已經預備給誰,就賜給誰。」 41 其他十個使徒聽了,就開始對雅各約翰很不滿。

42 於是耶穌把他們召來,對他們說:「你們知道,外邦人有所謂為首的壓制他們,也有為大的管轄他們。 43 但你們當中卻不是這樣;相反,無論誰想在你們當中為大,誰就該做你們的僕人; 44 無論誰想在你們當中為首,誰就該做大家的奴僕。 45 要知道,就是人子來,也不是為了受人的服事,而是為了服事人,並且獻上自己的生命,替許多人做救贖的代價。」

治癒耶利哥的盲人

46 他們來到了耶利哥。當耶穌與他的門徒們和一大群人要離開那裡的時候,有一個瞎眼的乞丐坐在路邊,他是提邁的兒子巴提邁 47 他一聽說是拿撒勒人耶穌,就開始呼叫說:「大衛的後裔[n]——耶穌,可憐我吧!」 48 許多人責備他,叫他不要做聲。可是他更加大聲呼叫:「大衛的後裔[o],可憐我吧!」

49 耶穌就停住,說:「叫他過來吧。」

他們就叫那瞎眼的說:「鼓起勇氣吧!起來,他叫你呢。」 50 他就丟下外衣跳起來,來到耶穌面前。

51 耶穌問他說:「你要我為你做什麼呢?」

那瞎眼的說:「拉波尼[p],我要重見光明!」

52 耶穌對他說:「你去吧!你的信救了你。」他立刻重見光明,於是一路跟隨了耶穌。

Footnotes

  1. 馬可福音 10:6 神——有古抄本作「他」。
  2. 馬可福音 10:6 人——原文直譯「他們」。
  3. 馬可福音 10:6 《創世記》1:27;5:2。
  4. 馬可福音 10:7 有古抄本沒有「與妻子結合」。
  5. 馬可福音 10:8 《創世記》2:24。
  6. 馬可福音 10:13 那些人——有古抄本作「那些帶他們來的人」。
  7. 馬可福音 10:19 《出埃及記》20:12-16;《申命記》5:16-20。
  8. 馬可福音 10:21 有古抄本附「背起十字架」。
  9. 馬可福音 10:24 有古抄本附「依靠錢財的人」。
  10. 馬可福音 10:29 有古抄本附「或妻子,」。
  11. 馬可福音 10:32 使徒——輔助詞語。
  12. 馬可福音 10:34 在第三天——有古抄本作「三天后」。
  13. 馬可福音 10:37 有古抄本沒有「你的」。
  14. 馬可福音 10:47 大衛的後裔——或譯作「大衛之子」。
  15. 馬可福音 10:48 大衛的後裔——或譯作「大衛之子」。
  16. 馬可福音 10:51 拉波尼——希伯來文詞語;意思為「我的老師」。

论离婚

10 后来,耶稣从那里起身,来到犹太地区和约旦河对岸。人群又聚集到他那里,他又照常教导他们。 有些法利赛人前来试探耶稣,问他:“人是否可以休妻呢?” 耶稣回答他们,说:摩西是怎么吩咐你们的?”

他们说:“摩西准许人写一份休书就可以休妻。”

耶稣对他们说:摩西因着你们的心里刚硬,才给你们定下这条诫命。 从创世之初,‘神[a]把人[b]造成男的和女的’[c]

‘为这缘故,
人将离开他的父母,
与妻子结合[d]
两个人就成为一体。’[e]

这样,夫妻不再是两个人,而是一体了。 因此,神所配合的,人不可分开。”

10 进了屋子,门徒们又向耶稣问起这件事。 11 耶稣就说:“如果有人休妻,另娶别人,就是犯通奸罪触犯妻子。 12 女人如果离弃丈夫,另嫁别人,也是犯通奸罪。”

祝福小孩子

13 有些人把小孩子带到耶稣那里,好让耶稣摸他们一下。门徒们却责备那些人[f] 14 耶稣看见了就很不满,对门徒们说:“让小孩子到我这里来,不要阻止他们,因为神的国正属于这样的人。 15 我确实地告诉你们:无论谁不像小孩子一样接受神的国,就绝不能进去。” 16 于是,他把孩子们搂在怀中,按手在他们身上,祝福了他们。

富有的青年官员

17 耶稣刚出门上路,有一个人跑过去向他跪下,问他:“良善的老师,我该做什么才能继承永恒的生命呢?”

18 耶稣对他说:“你为什么称我是良善的呢?除了神一位之外,没有一个是良善的。 19 你是知道这些诫命的:

‘不可杀人、
不可通奸、
不可偷窃、
不可做伪证、
不可亏负人、
要孝敬父母。’[g]

20 那个人对耶稣说:“老师,这一切我从年少就遵守了。”

21 耶稣注视着他,就爱他,对他说:“你还缺少一件:去卖掉你所拥有的,分给穷人,这样你将有财宝在天上;然后你[h]来跟从我。” 22 那个人因这话,脸色就变得阴沉,忧忧愁愁地走开了,因为他有很多财产。

财富与天国

23 耶稣环视周围,对他的门徒们说:“有钱财的人进入神的国,是多么困难!” 24 门徒们因这些话,就惊讶不已。耶稣又对他们说:“孩子们,[i]进入神的国是多么困难! 25 骆驼穿过针眼,比富有的人进入神的国更容易呢!”

26 门徒们越发惊讶,彼此说:“那么,谁能得救呢?”

27 耶稣注视着他们,说:“在人不可能,但在神却不然;因为在神,凡事都可能。”

28 彼得就对耶稣说:“看,我们舍弃一切跟从了你!”

29 耶稣说:“我确实地告诉你们:无论谁为我的缘故、为福音的缘故而舍弃房屋,或兄弟,或姐妹,或母亲,或父亲,[j]或儿女,或田产, 30 都必定在今世得到百倍,就是房屋、兄弟、姐妹、母亲、儿女和田产,也会有逼迫;但在来世得到永恒的生命。 31 不过许多在前的,将要在后;许多在后的,将要在前。”

第三次预言受难

32 在上耶路撒冷的路途中,耶稣一直走在前头,门徒们惊讶不已,跟着的人也惧怕了。耶稣又把十二使徒[k]带到一边,开始告诉他们将要发生在他身上的事, 33 说:“看,我们现在上耶路撒冷去,人子将被出卖给祭司长们和经文士们。他们要定他死罪,并且要把他交给外邦人。 34 他们要戏弄他、向他吐唾沫、鞭打他,并杀害他;然后在第三天[l],他要复活。”

受苦与服事

35 这时候,西庇太的儿子雅各约翰来到耶稣面前,说:“老师,如果我们向你求什么,希望你为我们成全。”

36 耶稣问他们:“要我为你们做什么呢?”

37 他们说:“请准许我们在你的荣耀里,一个坐在你的右边,一个坐在你的[m]左边。”

38 耶稣就说:“你们不知道自己在求什么。我所喝的杯,你们能喝吗?我所受的洗礼,你们能受吗?”

39 他们回答说:“我们能。”

耶稣就说:“我所喝的杯你们将要喝,我所受的洗礼你们将要受。 40 但是坐在我的右边或左边,不是我所赐的,而是已经预备给谁,就赐给谁。” 41 其他十个使徒听了,就开始对雅各约翰很不满。

42 于是耶稣把他们召来,对他们说:“你们知道,外邦人有所谓为首的压制他们,也有为大的管辖他们。 43 但你们当中却不是这样;相反,无论谁想在你们当中为大,谁就该做你们的仆人; 44 无论谁想在你们当中为首,谁就该做大家的奴仆。 45 要知道,就是人子来,也不是为了受人的服事,而是为了服事人,并且献上自己的生命,替许多人做救赎的代价。”

治愈耶利哥的盲人

46 他们来到了耶利哥。当耶稣与他的门徒们和一大群人要离开那里的时候,有一个瞎眼的乞丐坐在路边,他是提迈的儿子巴提迈 47 他一听说是拿撒勒人耶稣,就开始呼叫说:“大卫的后裔[n]——耶稣,可怜我吧!” 48 许多人责备他,叫他不要做声。可是他更加大声呼叫:“大卫的后裔[o],可怜我吧!”

49 耶稣就停住,说:“叫他过来吧。”

他们就叫那瞎眼的说:“鼓起勇气吧!起来,他叫你呢。” 50 他就丢下外衣跳起来,来到耶稣面前。

51 耶稣问他说:“你要我为你做什么呢?”

那瞎眼的说:“拉波尼[p],我要重见光明!”

52 耶稣对他说:“你去吧!你的信救了你。”他立刻重见光明,于是一路跟随了耶稣。

Footnotes

  1. 马可福音 10:6 神——有古抄本作“他”。
  2. 马可福音 10:6 人——原文直译“他们”。
  3. 马可福音 10:6 《创世记》1:27;5:2。
  4. 马可福音 10:7 有古抄本没有“与妻子结合”。
  5. 马可福音 10:8 《创世记》2:24。
  6. 马可福音 10:13 那些人——有古抄本作“那些带他们来的人”。
  7. 马可福音 10:19 《出埃及记》20:12-16;《申命记》5:16-20。
  8. 马可福音 10:21 有古抄本附“背起十字架”。
  9. 马可福音 10:24 有古抄本附“依靠钱财的人”。
  10. 马可福音 10:29 有古抄本附“或妻子,”。
  11. 马可福音 10:32 使徒——辅助词语。
  12. 马可福音 10:34 在第三天——有古抄本作“三天后”。
  13. 马可福音 10:37 有古抄本没有“你的”。
  14. 马可福音 10:47 大卫的后裔——或译作“大卫之子”。
  15. 马可福音 10:48 大卫的后裔——或译作“大卫之子”。
  16. 马可福音 10:51 拉波尼——希伯来文词语;意思为“我的老师”。

10 And he arose from thence, and cometh into the borders of Judaea and beyond the Jordan: and multitudes come together unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

And there came unto him Pharisees, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? trying him. And he answered and said unto them, [a]What did Moses command you? And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away. But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of the creation, Male and female made he them. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, [b]and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 10 And in the house the disciples asked him again of this matter. 11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her: 12 and if she herself shall put away her husband, and marry another, she committeth adultery.

13 And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for [c]to such belongeth the kingdom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein. 16 And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.

17 And as he was going forth [d]into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, even God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, [e]Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother. 20 And he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth. 21 And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 22 But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.

23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24 And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it [f]for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 And they were astonished exceedingly, saying [g]unto him, Then who can be saved? 27 Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God. 28 Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. 29 Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the [h]gospel’s sake, 30 but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the [i]world to come eternal life. 31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.

32 And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were amazed; and they that followed were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were to happen unto him, 33 saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him unto the Gentiles: 34 and they shall mock him, and shall spit upon him, and shall scourge him, and shall kill him; and after three days he shall rise again.

35 And there come near unto him [j]James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying unto him, Teacher, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall ask of thee. 36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? 37 And they said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy glory. 38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I drink? or to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? 39 And they said unto him, We are able. And Jesus said unto them, The cup that I drink ye shall drink; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: 40 but to sit on my right hand or on my left hand is not mine to give; but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared. 41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be moved with indignation concerning [k]James and John. 42 And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But it is not so among you: but whosoever would become great among you, shall be your [l]minister; 44 and whosoever would be first among you, shall be [m]servant of all. 45 For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

46 And they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. 49 And Jesus stood still, and said, Call ye him. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good cheer: rise, he calleth thee. 50 And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, [n]Rabboni, that I may receive my sight. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath [o]made thee whole. And straightway he received his sight, and followed him in the way.

Footnotes

  1. Mark 10:3 Dt. 24:1, 3.
  2. Mark 10:7 Some ancient authorities omit and shall cleave to his wife.
  3. Mark 10:14 Or, of such is
  4. Mark 10:17 Or, on his way
  5. Mark 10:19 Ex. 20:12–16; Dt. 5:16–20.
  6. Mark 10:24 Some ancient authorities omit for them that trust in riches.
  7. Mark 10:26 Many ancient authorities read among themselves.
  8. Mark 10:29 See marginal note on 1:1.
  9. Mark 10:30 Or, age
  10. Mark 10:35 Or, Jacob
  11. Mark 10:41 Or, Jacob
  12. Mark 10:43 Or, servant
  13. Mark 10:44 Greek bondservant.
  14. Mark 10:51 See Jn. 20:16.
  15. Mark 10:52 Or, saved thee

10 And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.

And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?

And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.

But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;

And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.

What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.

11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.

12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.

13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.

20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.

21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?

27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

28 Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.

29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,

30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.

32 And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,

33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:

34 And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.

36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?

37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.

38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

39 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:

40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.

41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

46 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.

47 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.

48 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.

49 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.

50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

51 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.

52 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.