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As Jesus passed by from there, two blind men followed him, calling out and saying, "Have mercy on us, son of David!"
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"Son of David": A Messianic Title
Commentators unanimously highlight that when the blind men called Jesus the "Son of David," it was a significant declaration. This was a well-known title for the Messiah. Though physically blind, these men spiritually 'saw' and confessed Jesus's true identity as the long-awaited King from David's royal line, a truth many with sight failed to grasp.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Verse 27. Son of David. By the Son of David the Jews meant the Messiah. He was the Son or descendant of David preeminently,[Refer…
As Jesus passed by (παραγοντ Ιησου). Associative instrumental case with ηκολουθησαν. It was the supreme opportunity of these two b…
19th Century
Anglican
Two blind men — The two narratives that follow are unique to Matthew. The title by which the blind men address our Lord, “the Son …
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Baptist
And took her by the hand, and the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men…
Apparently Jesus was returning from the ruler’s house (v.23) either to his own house (4:13) or to that of Matthew (vv.10, 28). We should probably e…
16th Century
Protestant
And while Jesus was departing. The other Evangelists say nothing about these two miracles; for, as we have already said, and as John expre…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when Jesus departed thence From the house of Jairus, to another in the same city;
two blind m…
At this time the Jews expected the Messiah would appear; these blind men knew and proclaimed in the streets of Capernaum that he had come, and that…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, it was shown how He restored life; here it is mentioned how He gave vital functions. And, firstly, it is mentioned how He restored sight; an…
