Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 20:33

"They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened." — Matthew 20:33 (ASV)

Just so. They needed no time for second thoughts. Oh, that our people were as quick to pray, Lord, that our eyes may be opened! They went straight to the point. There is not a word to spare in their explanatory prayer. No book was needed, no set form of words. The desire clothed itself in simple, natural, earnest speech.

Just so. They needed no time for second thoughts. Oh, that our people were as quick to pray, "Lord, that our eyes may be opened"!

They went straight to the point. There is not a word to spare in their explanatory prayer. No book was wanted, no form of words; the desire clothed itself in simple, natural, earnest speech.