The Blind Men by the Road

As Jesus leaves Jericho, two blind men hear that he is passing by and plead for mercy as the Son of David. The crowd tries to silence them, but they cry out even more loudly.

A²⁹s they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. ³⁰And there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” ³¹The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

Jesus stops, calls them, and asks what they want him to do. They ask for opened eyes, and he touches them; sight comes at once, and they follow him.

³²Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked. ³³“Lord,” they answered, “let our eyes be opened.” ³⁴Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.