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When he heard that it was Jesus, the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, "Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!"
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Commentators unanimously highlight that Bartimaeus calling Jesus "Son of David" was a profound declaration of faith. While the crowd identified Jesus by his hometown ("of Nazareth"), Bartimaeus used a messianic title, acknowledging Jesus as the promised King from David's lineage. This demonstrates a spiritual insight that surpassed those around him.
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19th Century
Baptist
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth "That passed by", as reads the Persic version; which he might learn,…
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Presbyterian
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…
