Luke 18:39
Those at the front of the crowd told him to stop shouting and be quiet, but he only shouted louder, “Son of David, please have mercy on me!”
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38He called out, “Jesus, son of David, please have mercy on me!”
40Jesus stopped and told them to bring the blind man to him. As he came over, Jesus asked him,
Cross References
Genesis 32:26Then the man said, “Let me go because it's almost dawn.” “I won't let you go unless you bless me,” Jacob replied.
Jeremiah 29:12Then you will call for my help, you will come and pray to me, and I will answer you.
Matthew 26:40He went back to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “What, you couldn't stay awake with me for just one hour?
Luke 11:8I tell you, even though he refuses to get up and give you anything, despite you being his friend, if you are persistent, your friend will get up and give you everything you need.
Luke 18:1Jesus told them this story to encourage them to pray at all times, and not to become discouraged.
Luke 18:38He called out, “Jesus, son of David, please have mercy 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 →