Matthew 20:31

And the people rebuked them, that they might hold their peace: but they cried out the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

30and behold, two blind men siting by the way-side, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.

32And Jesus stopt and called them, and said, What do ye desire me to do for you?

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Cross References

Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Matthew 19:13Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put his hands upon them, and bless them: and the disciples rebuked them;

Luke 18:1And He spake also a parable to them, to shew that men ought always to pray, and not to faint:

Colossians 4:2Persevere in prayer, and be watchful in it, with thanksgiving.

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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