Luke 18:39

Those in front reproved him and tried to silence him; but he continued shouting, louder than ever, "Son of David, take pity on me."

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

38Then, at the top of his voice, he cried out, "Jesus, son of David, take pity on me."

40At length Jesus stopped and desired them to bring the man to Him; and when he had come close to Him He asked him,

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Cross References

Matthew 26:40Then He came to the disciples and found them asleep, and He said to Peter, "Alas, none of you could keep awake with me for even a single hour!

Luke 11:8"I tell you that even if he will not rise and give him the loaves because he is his friend, at any rate because of his persistency he will rouse himself and give him as many as he requires.

Luke 18:1He also taught them by a parable that they must always pray and never lose heart.

Luke 18:38Then, at the top of his voice, he cried out, "Jesus, son of David, take 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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