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Luke 18:39

What does Luke 18:39 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 18:39 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 18:39 means

Those in front of Jesus, likely the disciples or others in the crowd, tried to silence the blind man, telling him to be quiet. Perhaps they considered him a nuisance, unworthy of Jesus's attention, or simply too disruptive. However, their rebukes only fueled his desperation, causing him to cry out even louder with his petition. His increased persistence demonstrates his unwavering faith and profound need.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And those who were in front made protests and said to him, Be quiet: but he said all the more, O Son of David, have mercy on me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and those going before were rebuking him, that he might be silent, but he was much more crying out, `Son of David, deal kindly with me.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out much more: Son of David, have mercy on me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And those [who were] going before rebuked him that he might be silent; but he cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me.

Context

This verse presents the crowd's attempt to silence the blind beggar, directly following his Christological cry in verse 38. This action creates dramatic tension, highlighting the societal rejection often faced by the marginalized. Crucially, the beggar's intensified cry in response underscores his persistence and unwavering faith, mirroring the lesson of the persistent widow at the chapter's beginning.

v.38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.

v.39This passage

v.40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:8

    Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

  • Luke 18:1

    And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

  • Luke 8:49

    While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.

  • Luke 18:15

    And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

  • Genesis 32:26

    And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

  • Matthew 26:40

    And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

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