Who was Bartimaeus?
Bartimaeus was a blind man near Jericho who called out to Jesus. Mark names his father as Timaeus. He spoke for himself, asked for sight and then followed Jesus along the road.
Some people tried to silence Bartimaeus, but Jesus stopped and asked what he wanted. The account gives attention to his voice and his request.
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Matthew 20:29–34; Mark 10:46–52; Luke 18:35–43
As Jesus left Jericho, Bartimaeus kept calling for mercy until Jesus stopped and restored his sight.
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