46 Then they came to Jericho. Afterward, as he was departing thence, with his disciples, and a great crowd, blind Bartimeus, son of Timeus, who sat by the way-side begging,

47 hearing that it was Jesus the Nazarene, cried, saying, Jesus Son of David, have pity upon me!

48 Many charged him to be silent, but he cried still the louder, Son of David, have pity upon me!

49 Jesus stopping, ordered them to call him. Accordingly they called the blind man, saying to him, Take courage; arise, he calls you.

50 Then throwing down his mantle, he sprang up, and went to Jesus.

51 Jesus addressing him, said, What do you wish me to do for you? Rabboni, answered the blind man, to give me my sight.

52 Jesus said to him, Go; your faith has cured you. Immediately he recovered his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.