41. The other ten disciples heard about it. They became angry at James and John.
42. Jesus called them together. He said, "You know about those who are rulers of the nations. They hold power over their people. Their high officials order them around.
43. Don't be like that. Instead, anyone who wants to be important among you must be your servant.
44. And anyone who wants to be first must be the slave of everyone.
45. Even the Son of Man did not come to be served. Instead, he came to serve others. He came to give his life as the price for setting many people free."
46. Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. They were leaving the city. A large crowd was with them. A blind man was sitting by the side of the road begging. His name was Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus means Son of Timaeus.
47. He heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. So he began to shout, "Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!"
48. Many people commanded him to stop. They told him to be quiet. But he shouted even louder, "Son of David! Have mercy on me!"
49. Jesus stopped and said, "Call for him." So they called out to the blind man, "Cheer up! Get up on your feet! Jesus is calling for you."
50. He threw his coat to one side. Then he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
51. "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him. The blind man said, "Rabbi, I want to be able to see."