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46 And they came to Jericho. As he was leaving the town with his disciples and a great crowd, Timaeus' son Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting at the roadside.
47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth he began to cry out, "Jesus, you son of David, take pity on me!"
48 Many of the people rebuked him and told him to be still. But he cried out all the louder, "You son of David, take pity on me!"
49 Jesus stopped and said, "Call him here." And they called the blind man and said to him, "Courage now! Get up, he is calling you!"
50 And he threw off his coat and sprang to his feet and went up to Jesus.
51 Jesus spoke to him and said, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said to him, "Master, let me regain my sight!"
52 Jesus said to him, "Go your way. Your faith has cured you." And he immediately regained his sight and followed Jesus along the road.