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And it came about that when he got near Jericho, a certain blind man was seated by the side of the road, making requests for money from those who went by.

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And hearing the sound of a great number of people going by, he said, What is this?

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And they said to him, Jesus of Nazareth is going by.

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And he said in a loud voice, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.

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And those who were in front made protests and said to him, Be quiet: but he said all the more, O Son of David, have mercy on me.

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And Jesus, stopping, gave orders that he was to come to him, and when he came near, he said to him,

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What would you have me do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may be able to see again.

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And Jesus said, See again: your faith has made you well.

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And straight away he was able to see, and he went after him, giving glory to God and all the people when they saw it gave praise to God.