For even the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. And they came to Jericho: and as…

St. Jerome: The name of the city corresponds to our Lord’s approaching Passion, for it is said, And they came to Jericho.…

Bartimaeus must have heard of Jesus’ reputation as a healer. When he discovered that Jesus was coming by, he seized the opportunity of approaching …

And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth
"That passed by", as reads the Persic version; which he might learn,…

Bartimaeus had heard of Jesus and his miracles, and learning that he was passing by, hoped to recover his eyesight. In coming to Christ for help an…