48. Many scolded him, telling him to be quiet, but he shouted even louder, "Son of David, show me mercy!"
49. Jesus stopped and said, "Call him forward." They called the blind man, "Be encouraged! Get up! He’s calling you."
50. Throwing his coat to the side, he jumped up and came to Jesus.
51. Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said, "Teacher, I want to see."
52. Jesus said, "Go, your faith has healed you." At once he was able to see, and he began to follow Jesus on the way.