34. But the Twelve understood none of these words. The meaning of this message was hidden from them and they didn’t grasp what he was saying.
35. As Jesus came to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting beside the road begging.
36. When the man heard the crowd passing by, he asked what was happening.
37. They told him, "Jesus the Nazarene is passing by."
38. The blind man shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, show me mercy."
39. Those leading the procession scolded him, telling him to be quiet, but he shouted even louder, "Son of David, show me mercy."