Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)

³⁵ When he came near the city of Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road. He was begging for money.

³⁶ He heard many people passing by. He asked, `Why are so many people passing here?'

³⁷ They told him, `Jesus of Nazareth is passing this way.'

³⁸ Then he shouted, `Jesus, son of David! Help me!'

³⁹ The people in front said, `Be quiet!' But he shouted louder and said, `Son of David! Help me!'

⁴⁰ Jesus stopped and said, `Bring him here.' When the man came close, Jesus asked him, `What do you want me to do for you?'

⁴¹ The man said, `Sir, I want to see.'

⁴² Jesus said, `You can see now. You are healed because you believed.'

⁴³ Right then he was able to see. He went with Jesus and he praised God. All the people saw it and they all praised God too.