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Jesus stood still, and said, "Call him." They called the blind man, saying to him, "Cheer up! Get up. He is calling you."
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The Crowd's Sudden Shift
Commentators highlight the crowd's dramatic change in attitude. After trying to silence Bartimaeus, they become messengers of hope, saying, "Be of good cheer... he calleth thee." This shift demonstrates the power of Jesus' command to transform hindrances into helpers and inspire people to encourage those seeking Christ.
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Stood still (στας). Second aorist active ingressive participle. So Mt 20:32. Luke 18:40 has σταθεις, aorist passive par…
19th Century
Anglican
And commanded him to be called.—The better manuscripts give, more vividly, and said, Call him.
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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The loud cry stopped Jesus, and he called the beggar to him. The crowd then completely changed their attitude and encouraged the beggar. Bartimaeus…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesus stood still Hearing his voice, and knowing what charges and reproofs were given him to be silent:
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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…
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