35It came to pass then, while he was coming near to Jericho, that a certain blind man was sitting beside the road and begging.36And when he heard a crowd passing through, he inquired what this might be.37And they announced to him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by.38And he cried out, saying, "Jesus, son of David, have pity on me."39And those who were going before rebuked him so that he might be silent, but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me."40And Jesus stood and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, he questioned him.41What do you desire that I should do? And he said, "Lord, that I may look up again."42And Jesus said to him, "Look up again; your faith has saved you."43And instantly he looked up again and followed him, glorifying God; and when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.