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Stood still (στας). Second aorist active ingressive participle. So Mt 20:32. Luke 18:40 has σταθεις, aorist passive par…

And commanded him to be called.—The better manuscripts give, more vividly, and said, Call him.

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.…

The loud cry stopped Jesus, and he called the beggar to him. The crowd then completely changed their attitude and encouraged the beggar. Bartimaeus…

And Jesus stood still
Hearing his voice, and knowing what charges and reproofs were given him to be silent:
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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…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson