Mark 10:49
And Jesus, standing still, instructed him to be called. And they called the blind man, saying to him: “Be at peace. Arise. He is calling you.”
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In Context
48And many admonished him to be quiet. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, take pity on me.”
50And casting aside his garment, he leapt up and went to him.
Cross References
Psalms 145:8The Lord enlightens the blind. The Lord sets upright those who have been thrown down. The Lord loves the just.
Luke 18:40Then Jesus, standing still, ordered him to be brought to him. And when he had drawn near, he questioned him,
Hebrews 2:17Therefore, it is fitting for him to be made similar to his brothers in all things, so that he might become a merciful and faithful High Priest before God, in order that he might bring forgiveness to the offenses of the people.
Matthew Henry on Mark 10:47-52
The Eyes of Bartimeus Opened. 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimæus, the son of Timæus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called.… Read the whole commentary →