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Behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!"
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Commentators emphasize that when the blind men called Jesus "Lord" and "Son of David," it was a profound declaration of faith. "Son of David" was a widely recognized title for the Messiah. In their desperation, they weren't just seeking a healer; they were acknowledging Jesus as the promised King and Savior, the one with divine authority to show mercy.
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Matthew
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Two blind men. Mark and Luke mention only one. They do not say, however, that there was not more than one. They mention one because he was…
That Jesus was passing by (οτ Ιησους παραγε). These men "were sitting by the wayside" (καθημενο παρα τεν οδον) at their regular st…
19th Century
Anglican
Behold, two blind men sitting — Two difficulties arise when comparing this narrative with the accounts of the same or a similar ev…
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Baptist
On Jericho a curse had rested, but the presence of Jesus brought it a blessing. We suppose He had to go through Jericho, just as once before He had…
The fact that Matthew refers to two blind men rather than one (cf. Mark 10:46– 52) shows his personal knowledge of the events. There may…
16th Century
Protestant
Have mercy on me, O Lord. I stated, a short time ago, that there was at first but one who cried out, but the other was i…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And behold, two blind men Mark and Luke make mention but of one; which is no contradiction to Matthew; for they neit…
It is good for those under the same trial, or weakness of body or mind, to join in prayer to God for relief, that they may enliven and encourage on…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding section, the Lord refuted those who attempted to obtain glory because of a long period of time; here, He refutes the one who attem…
