Passeth by (παρερχετα). Present middle indicative retained in indirect discourse as παραγε is in Mt 20:30. No reason for differenc…

And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: And hearing the multitude pass by,…

St. Gregory the Great: Because the disciples were still carnal and unable to receive the words of mystery, they are shown a mir…

And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by .
] Some of the company answered him, that Jesus, the prophet of…

This poor blind man sat by the wayside, begging. He was not only blind, but poor, the more fitting emblem of the world of mankind which Christ came…