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They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

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A Name of Great Power

Commentators explain that when the crowd identified the man as “Jesus of Nazareth,” it was a momentous announcement. This name signified a famous prophet, a known miracle-worker, and the potential Messiah. For the blind man, hearing this specific name meant a rare, life-changing opportunity for healing had arrived.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 18:37

Passeth by (παρερχετα). Present middle indicative retained in indirect discourse as παραγε is in Mt 20:30. No reason for differenc…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 18:35–39

19th Century

Preacher

And it came to pass, that as he was come near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: and hearing the multitude pass by, he a…

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 18:37

17th Century

Pastor

And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by .
] Some of the company answered him, that Jesus, the prophet of…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 18:35–43

17th Century

Minister

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…