Thematic Bible: Blind bartimaeus


Thematic Bible



They arrived at Jericho. He left there with his disciples and a large crowd. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the side of the road. When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he cried: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me! Many rebuked him that he should keep quiet. However he cried out even more: You son of David have mercy on me. read more.
Jesus stood still and said: You call him. They called the blind man saying to him, Be of good cheer: rise, he calls you. Setting aside his garment, he sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus responded to him: What do you want me to do for you? The blind man said to him: Teacher I want to receive my sight! Jesus told him: Go your way; your faith has made you whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed him in the way.

Immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. All the people who saw it praised God. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus Christ