Luke 18:35-43

New International Reader's Version

A Blind Beggar Receives His Sight

³⁵ Jesus was approaching Jericho. A blind man was sitting by the side of the road begging. ³⁶ The blind man heard the crowd going by. He asked what was happening. ³⁷ They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

³⁸ So the blind man called out, “Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!”

³⁹ Those who led the way commanded him to stop. They told him to be quiet. But he shouted even louder, “Son of David! Have mercy on me!”

⁴⁰ Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When the man came near, Jesus spoke to him. ⁴¹ “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked.

“Lord, I want to be able to see,” the blind man replied.

⁴² Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you.” ⁴³ Right away he could see. He followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.