33 On the third day, he will rise from the dead!"
34 The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them. So they didn't know what Jesus was talking about.
35 Jesus was approaching Jericho. A blind man was sitting by the side of the road begging.
36 The blind man heard the crowd going by. He asked what was happening.
37 They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."
38 So the blind man called out, "Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!"
39 Those who led the way commanded him to stop. They told him to be quiet. But he shouted even louder, "Son of David! Have mercy on me!"