Luke 18:36

And hearing the sound of a great number of people going by, he said, What is this?

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

In Context

35And it came about that when he got near Jericho, a certain blind man was seated by the side of the road, making requests for money from those who went by.

37And they said to him, Jesus of Nazareth is going by.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:10And when he came into Jerusalem, all the town was moved, saying, Who is this?

Matthew Henry on Luke 18:36-43

Sight Restored to the Blind. 35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be… Read the whole commentary →

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