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But 1the disciples understoodnone of thesethings, and the meaning of thisstatement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said.
Bartimaeus Receives Sight
352As 3Jesus was approachingJericho, a blindman was sitting by the roadbegging.
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Nowhearing a crowdgoing by, he began to inquirewhatthis was.
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They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
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And he called out, saying, "Jesus, 4Son of David, havemercy on me!"
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Those who led the way were sternlytelling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, "5Son of David, havemercy on me!"
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And Jesusstopped and commanded that he be brought to Him; and when he camenear, He questioned him,
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"What do you want Me to do for you?" And he said, "Lord, I want to regain my sight!"
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And Jesussaid to him, "Receive your sight; 6your faith has made you well."
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Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him, 7glorifyingGod; and when 8all the peoplesaw it, they gavepraise to God.