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Prayer Stops Jesus
Commentators emphasize the profound statement that "Jesus stood still." This was not a casual pause but a direct response to the persistent cries of the blind men. Scholars like Spurgeon and Gill explain that this moment demonstrates the power of earnest, faith-filled prayer to arrest the attention of the Son of God, showing He is never too busy to hear the pleas of the needy.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:32
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus stood still. At the voice of prayer, the Sun of righteousness paused in His progress. Believing cries can hold the Son of God by the feet.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:32
Matthew’s account is simple, stressing that Jesus mercifully healed the men despite the opposition of the crowds that, like the disciples (cf. 19:1…
John Calvin
On Matthew 20:32
16th Century
Theologian
What do you wish that I should do to you? He gently and kindly asks what they desire, for he had determined to grant their requests. There…
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John Gill
On Matthew 20:32
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus stood still
Made a full stop, when he was near, or right against where these blind men sat; which shows th…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 20:29–34
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 20:17–34
13th Century
Philosopher
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…