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35 But it was done, when Jesus came nigh to Jericho, a blind man sat beside the way, and begged [some blind man sat beside the way begging].
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As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging.
36 And when he heard the people passing [And when he heard the company of people passing], he asked, what this was.
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When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.
37 And they said to him, that Jesus of Nazareth passed.
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They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
38 And he cried, and said [saying], Jesus, the son of David, have mercy on me.
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He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
39 And they that went before blamed him, that he should be still; but he cried much the more [soothly he cried much more], Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
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Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought forth to him. And when he came nigh, he asked him, and said [saying],
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Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him,
41 What wilt thou that I shall do to thee? And he said, Lord, that I see.
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“What do you want me to do for you?”“Lord, I want to see,” he replied.
42 And Jesus said to him, Behold; thy faith hath made thee safe.
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Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.”
43 And at once he saw, and followed him, and magnified God [And anon he saw, and followed him, magnifying God]. And all the people, as it saw [that it saw], gave praising to God.
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Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.
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