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As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road.
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When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening.
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They told him that Jesus the Nazarene 1 was going by.
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So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
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“Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him.
But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
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When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him,
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“What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “I want to see!”
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And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.”
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Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too.