41. And when they heard this, the ten began to be indignant about James and John.
42. And Jesus called them to himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their people in high positions exercise authority over them.
43. But it is not like this among you! But whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
44. and whoever wants to be most prominent among you must be the slave of all.
45. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
46. And they came to Jericho. And as he was setting out from Jericho along with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar, Bartimaeus the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road.
47. And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
48. And many people warned him that he should be quiet. But he was crying out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
49. And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man and said to him, “Have courage! Get up! He is calling you.”
50. And he threw off his cloak, jumped up, and came to Jesus.
51. And Jesus answered him and said, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Rabboni, that I may regain my sight.”
52. And Jesus said to him, “Go, your faith has healed you.” And immediately he regained his sight and began to follow him on the road.