Luke 18:37
What does Luke 18:37 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 18:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 18:37 means
Upon inquiring, the blind beggar was informed that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. This crucial piece of information immediately directs his attention to the renowned healer and prophet. The news sparks hope and a desperate plea, as he now knows the source of the commotion and the extraordinary opportunity that has presented itself. His previous question has been answered with a divine opportunity.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they said to him, Jesus of Nazareth is going by.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and they brought him word that Jesus the Nazarene doth pass by,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they told him that Jesus the Nazaraean was passing by.
Context
This verse provides the critical information the blind beggar needs, answering his question from verse 36. Learning that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by immediately sets the stage for his cry for mercy. This pivotal moment directly leads to his act of faith and the subsequent healing, contrasting with the previous discussions on human inability and divine possibility.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Corinthians 6:2
(for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation):
- Acts 4:10
be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even in him doth this man stand here before you whole.
- Matthew 2:23
and came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets, that he should be called a Nazarene.
- Mark 2:1
And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.
- Acts 2:22
Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know;
- John 19:19
And Pilate wrote a title also, and put it on the cross. And there was written, JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
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