That Jesus was passing by (οτ Ιησους παραγε). These men "were sitting by the wayside" (καθημενο παρα τεν οδον) at their regular st…

Two blind men. Mark and Luke mention only one. They do not say, however, that there was not more than one. They mention one because he was…

Behold, two blind men sitting — Two difficulties arise when comparing this narrative with the accounts of the same or a similar ev…

On Jericho a curse had rested, but the presence of Jesus brought it a blessing. We suppose He had to go through Jericho, just as once before He had…

Pseudo-Chrysostom: As the proof of a farmer's industry lies in the abundance of his crop, so the fullness of the Church…

The fact that Matthew refers to two blind men rather than one (cf. Mark 10:46– 52) shows his personal knowledge of the events. There may…

Have mercy on me, O Lord. I stated, a short time ago, that there was at first but one who cried out, but the other was i…

And behold, two blind men
Mark and Luke make mention but of one; which is no contradiction to Matthew; for they neit…

It is good for those under the same trial, or weakness of body or mind, to join in prayer to God for relief, that they may enliven and encourage on…

In the preceding section, the Lord refuted those who attempted to obtain glory because of a long period of time; here, He refutes the one who attem…