Matthew 20:22-34

22But Jesus answered by saying to them, “You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink?” “Oh yes,” they replied, “we are able!”

23Jesus told them, “You will indeed drink from my bitter cup. But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. My Father has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen.”

24When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.

25But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.

26But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,

27and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave.

28For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

29As Jesus and the disciples left the town of Jericho, a large crowd followed behind.

30Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

31“Be quiet!” the crowd yelled at them. But they only shouted louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

32When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?”

33“Lord,” they said, “we want to see!”

34Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly they could see! Then they followed him.