That he should hold his peace (ινα σιγηση). Ingressive aorist subjunctive. That he should become silent; as with ινα σιωπηση in Mr…

They which went before—namely, those who were in advance of Jesus; probably, if we suppose Mark 10:32 to represent the usual order…

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…

The description of the man’s insistent calling draws attention to his faith, which was based on the messiahship of Jesus, the “Son of David.” So do…

And they that went before
In the company that preceded Christ; for he, as yet, was not come right over against the b…

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…