NARRATOR: As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting by the road. When he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was coming, he began to shout.
BARTIMAEUS: Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!
NARRATOR: Many of the people scolded Bartimaeus and told him to be quiet. But he shouted even louder.
BARTIMAEUS: Son of David, have mercy on me!
NARRATOR: Jesus stopped.
JESUS: Call him.
PEOPLE IN CROWD: Get up. Jesus is calling you.
NARRATOR: Bartimaeus threw off his cloak, jumped up, and came to Jesus.
JESUS: What do you want me to do for you?
BARTIMAEUS: Teacher, I want to see again.
JESUS: Go, your faith has made you well.
NARRATOR: At once Bartimaeus was able to see and followed Jesus up the road.
Mark 10.46-52