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Bartimaeus

The blind beggar of Jericho who cried out to Jesus, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" — was rebuked by the crowd, healed by Jesus, and followed him on the way.

Bartimaeus refused to be silenced; his persistence reached Jesus.

Jesus stopped and asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" — and gave sight.

Mark notes that Bartimaeus then "followed him on the way" — a perfect picture of the new disciple.

Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.