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A Simple, Earnest Prayer
Commentators like Spurgeon highlight the blind men's prayer as a model for us. It was not formal or elaborate but simple, direct, and born from a deep, recognized need. They knew exactly what they wanted from Jesus and asked for it with earnest faith, without a single wasted word.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:33
19th Century
Preacher
Just so. They needed no time for second thoughts. Oh, that our people were as quick to pray, "Lord, that our eyes may be opened"!
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:33
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 Gill
On Matthew 20:33
17th Century
Pastor
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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…