Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Mark 10:50

"And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus." — Mark 10:50 (ASV)

The loud cry stopped Jesus, and he called the beggar to him. The crowd then completely changed their attitude and encouraged the beggar. Bartimaeus’s response was immediate. The cloak was his outer garment, which he had probably spread on the ground to receive the alms.