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Mark 10:49

What does Mark 10:49 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 10:49 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 10:49 means

Jesus dramatically 'stood still,' halting His journey, and commanded the crowd to call Bartimaeus. This action signifies Jesus' attentiveness to the desperate cry of faith, even amidst a clamoring multitude. The crowd, whose attitude quickly shifts, then encourages the blind man, telling him to 'be of good cheer' because Jesus is calling him, revealing the power of Jesus' compassion.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Jesus stood still, and said, Call ye him. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good cheer: rise, he calleth thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Jesus stood still, and said, Call ye him. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good cheer: rise, he calleth thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Jesus came to a stop and said, Let him come. And crying out to the blind man, they said to him, Be comforted: come, he has sent for you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus having stood, he commanded him to be called, and they call the blind man, saying to him, `Take courage, rise, he doth call thee;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesus, standing still, commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying to him: Be of better comfort. Arise, he calleth thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jesus, standing still, desired him to be called. And they call the blind [man], saying to him, Be of good courage, rise up, he calls thee.

Context

In response to Bartimaeus' persistent cries and the crowd's attempts to silence him, Jesus stands still and commands them to call the blind man. This pivotal moment demonstrates Jesus' unique responsiveness to humble faith, setting the stage for Bartimaeus' eager response and his direct interaction with Jesus, which results in his miraculous healing.

v.48And many 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.

v.49This passage

v.50And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 20:32

    And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I should do unto you?

  • Psalms 145:8

    Jehovah is gracious, and merciful; Slow to anger, and of great lovingkindness.

  • John 11:28

    And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Teacher is here, and calleth thee.

  • Hebrews 2:17

    Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

  • Hebrews 4:15

    For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

  • Psalms 86:15

    But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.

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