Matthew 20:29-34

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Sight for the Blind

²⁹As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him.^(A) ³⁰And two blind men were sitting by the road, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David (Messiah)!” ³¹The crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, Son of David (Messiah) have mercy on us!” ³²Jesus stopped and called them, and asked, “What do you want Me to do for you?” ³³They answered Him, “Lord, we want our eyes to be opened.” ³⁴Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him [as His disciples].

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Luke 18:35-43

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Bartimaeus Receives Sight

³⁵As He was approaching Jericho [on His way to Jerusalem], it happened that a blind man was sitting beside the road begging.^(A) ³⁶Now when he heard a crowd going by, he began to ask what this was [about]. ³⁷They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” ³⁸So he shouted out, saying, “Jesus, ^[a]Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!” ³⁹Those who were leading the way were sternly telling him to keep quiet; but he screamed all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ⁴⁰Then Jesus stopped and ordered that the blind man be led to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, ⁴¹“What do you want Me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me regain my sight!” ⁴²Jesus said to him, “Regain your sight; your [personal trust and confident] faith [in Me] has made you well.” ⁴³Immediately he regained his sight and began following Jesus, glorifying and praising and honoring God. And all the people, when they saw it, praised God.