Matthew 20:34
And Jesus, being moved with pity, put his fingers on their eyes: and straight away they were able to see, and went after him.
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33They say to him, Lord, that our eyes may be open.
Cross References
Psalms 119:67Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.
Psalms 145:8The Lord is full of grace and pity; not quickly angry, but great in mercy.
Matthew 9:29Then he put his hand on their eyes, saying, As your faith is, let it be done to you.
Matthew 14:14And he came out and saw a great number of people and he had pity on them, and made well those of them who were ill.
Mark 7:33And he took him on one side from the people privately, and put his fingers into his ears, and he put water from his mouth on the man's tongue with his finger;
Luke 18:43And straight away he was able to see, and he went after him, giving glory to God; and all the people when they saw it gave praise to God.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 20:30-34
Sight Given to the Blind. 29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 30 And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. 31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. 32 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? 33 They say unto him,… Read the whole commentary →