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Matthew 9:27

What does Matthew 9:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 9:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 9:27 means

As Jesus continues His journey, two blind men follow Him, crying out for mercy and addressing Him as "thou son of David." This title is significant, recognizing Him as the promised Messiah (descendant of David) through whom God would bring deliverance. Their persistent plea for mercy indicates their desperate need and their belief in Jesus' ability to heal them, highlighting that true faith often involves persistent and heartfelt cries to the Lord.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when Jesus went on from there, two blind men came after him, crying out, Have mercy on us, you Son of David.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus passing on thence, two blind men followed him, calling and saying, `Deal kindly with us, Son of David.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And as Jesus passed from thence, there followed him two blind men crying out and saying, Have mercy on us, O Son of David.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And as Jesus passed on thence, two blind [men] followed him, crying and saying, Have mercy on us, Son of David.

Context

This verse introduces a new set of miracles, occurring as Jesus departs from the scene of the previous miracles. It follows the widespread fame of Jesus, suggesting that His growing renown attracted those in need. The specific address "son of David" is crucial foreshadowing, linking Jesus to messianic prophecy and setting the stage for their direct confession of faith.

v.26And the fame hereof went forth into all that land.

v.27This passage

v.28And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 21:15

    But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children that were crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were moved with indignation,

  • Matthew 21:9

    And the multitudes that went before him, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

  • Luke 18:38

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

  • Luke 7:21

    In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and on many that were blind he bestowed sight.

  • Matthew 15:22

    And behold, a Canaanitish woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon.

  • Mark 10:46

    And they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timæus, Bartimæus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side.

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