Mark 10:46-52

Expanded Bible

Jesus Heals a Blind Man^(A)

⁴⁶ Then they came to the town of Jericho. As Jesus was leaving there with his ·followers [disciples] and a great many people, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus [which means] son of Timaeus was sitting by the road. ⁴⁷ When he heard that Jesus from Nazareth was walking by, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David [^Ca title for the Messiah, a descendant of King David; 2 Sam. 7:11–16], ·have mercy [take pity] on me!”

⁴⁸ Many people ·warned [rebuked; scolded] the blind man to be quiet, but he shouted even more, “Son of David, ·have mercy [take pity] on me!”

⁴⁹ Jesus stopped and said, “Tell the man to come here.”

So they called the blind man, saying, “·Cheer up [Take courage]! Get to your feet. Jesus is calling you.” ⁵⁰ The blind man jumped up, ·left his coat there [threw off his cloak], and went to Jesus.

⁵¹ Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?”

The blind man answered, “·Teacher [^LRabbouni], I want to see.”

⁵² Jesus said, “Go, ·you are healed because you believed [your faith has healed you].” At once the man could see, and he followed Jesus on the road.