But, finding no way of getting him in owing to the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him through the tiles, with his pallet, into the middle of the people and in front of Jesus.

Alas for you Pharisees! You delight to have the front seat in the Synagogues, and to be greeted in the markets with respect.

Those who were in front kept telling him to be quiet, but he continued to call out the louder: "Son of David, take pity on me!"

After saying this, Jesus went on in front, going up to Jerusalem.