Matthew 20:31

The crowd told them to be quiet, but they shouted even louder, “Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David!”

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

30Two blind men were sitting at the side of the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they called out, “Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David!”

32Jesus stopped. He called them over, asking, “What do you want me to do for you?”

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Cross References

Matthew 7:7Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.

Matthew 19:13The people brought little children to him so he could bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told them not to.

Luke 18:1Jesus told them this story to encourage them to pray at all times, and not to become discouraged.

Colossians 4:2Remember to keep on praying, with an alert and thankful mind!

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 →

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