Luke 18:39

The people who were walking in front got cross with him. “Be quiet!” they said. But he shouted more loudly, “Son of David! Have pity on me!”

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

38The blind man called out to Jesus. “Jesus! Son of David, have pity on me!”

40So Jesus stopped and told some men to bring the blind man over to him. They brought him to Jesus, and Jesus said to him,

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Cross References

Genesis 32:26The man said to Jacob, “Let me go now. Soon it will be dawn.” Jacob answered, “If you bless me, then I will let you go.”

Luke 11:8And even though his friend was still standing outside, he didn't get up. His friend kept on calling until at last the owner of the house did get up, because his friend kept on calling out to him. He got up and gave him the food he needed.

Luke 18:1Then Jesus told his disciples a story so they would know that they should always pray and not get tired and discouraged.

Luke 18:38The blind man called out to Jesus. “Jesus! Son of David, have pity on me!”

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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