Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)

Jesus heals a blind beggar

⁴⁶ They came to Jericho. As Jesus, his disciples and a substantial crowd were leaving the town, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road. ⁴⁷ When he heard it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out: “Son of David! Jesus! Take pity on me!”

⁴⁸ Lots of people told him crossly to be quiet. But he shouted out all the louder, “Son of David—take pity on me!”

⁴⁹ Jesus came to a stop. “Call him,” he said.

So they called the blind man.

“Cheer up,” they said, “and get up. He’s calling you.”

⁵⁰ He flung his cloak aside, jumped up, and came to Jesus.

Jesus saw him coming. ⁵¹ “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.

“Teacher,” the blind man said, “let me see again.”

⁵² “Off you go,” said Jesus. “Your faith has saved you.” And immediately he saw again, and he followed him on the way.