“Jesus, Son of David! Have mercy on me!” This exclamation came from a blind man, who could have heard the preaching of Jesus on some other occasions, or simply heard about the wonders that Jesus performed. Either way, this man’s heart was wide open. Thus, when Jesus passed by, he rejoiced without hesitation. One may perceive the plain irony between this Gospel passage and the previous passage about the two Apostles who fought for the seats to the left and right of Jesus. The two Apostles were not physically, but spiritually blind. They did not recognize Jesus as Son of David, but the blind man did. Although the blind man was a beggar, Mark clearly recorded his name. His name was Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus. Although Bartimaeus was destitute and blind, he had dignity. Jesus said to Bartimaeus, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” The biggest reward for the blind man was not the recovery of sight, but the opening up of his soul to God.