Mark 8:23

And he took the blind man by the hand, and went with him out of the town; and when he had put water from his mouth on his eyes, and put his hands on him, he said, Do you see anything?

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.

In Context

22And they came to Beth-saida. And they took a blind man to him, requesting him to put his hands on him.

24And looking up, he said, I see men; I see them like trees, walking.

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Cross References

Isaiah 51:18She has no one among all her children to be her guide; not one of the sons she has taken care of takes her by the hand.

Mark 5:23And made strong prayers to him, saying, My little daughter is near to death: it is my prayer that you will come and put your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and have life.

John 9:6Having said these words, he put earth, mixed with water from his mouth, on the man's eyes,

Acts 23:19And the chief took him by the hand and, going on one side, said to him privately, What is it you have to say to me?

Revelation 3:18If you are wise you will get from me gold tested by fire, so that you may have true wealth; and white robes to put on, so that your shame may not be seen; and oil for your eyes, so that you may see.

Matthew Henry on Mark 8:23-27

A Blind Man Restored to Sight. 22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. 24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. 25 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. 26 And he sent him away to his house,… Read the whole commentary →

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