Luke 18:37
and, when people told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
In Context
36Hearing a crowd going by, the man asked what was the matter;
38he shouted out, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!”
Cross References
Matthew 2:23There he settled in the town of Nazareth, in fulfillment of these words in the prophets – ‘He will be called a Nazarene.’
Luke 2:51However he went down with them to Nazareth, and submitted himself to their control; and his mother treasured all that was said in her heart.
John 12:35“Only a little while longer,” answered Jesus, “will you have the light among you. Travel on while you have the light, so that darkness may not overtake you; he who travels in the darkness does not know where he is going.
Acts 2:22People of Israel, listen to what I am saying. Jesus of Nazareth, a man whose mission from God to you was proved by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God showed among you through him, as you know full well –
2 Corinthians 6:2For he says – ‘At the time for acceptance I listened to you, and on the day of deliverance I helped you.’ Now is the time for acceptance! Now is the day of deliverance!
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 →