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Mark 10:52

What does Mark 10:52 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 10:52 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 10:52 means

Jesus grants Bartimaeus' request, telling him, 'Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole.' Jesus attributes the healing to Bartimaeus' faith, not merely to His own power, emphasizing the active role of belief in receiving God's grace. Immediately, Bartimaeus received his sight and chose to follow Jesus 'in the way,' demonstrating that his physical healing led to genuine spiritual discipleship.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And straightway he received his sight, and followed him in the way.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And straightway he received his sight, and followed him in the way.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Jesus said to him, Go on your way; your faith has made you well. And straight away he was able to see, and went after him in the way.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Jesus said to him, `Go, thy faith hath saved thee:' and immediately he saw again, and was following Jesus in the way.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesus saith to him: Go thy way. Thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he saw and followed him in the way.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jesus said to him, Go, thy faith has healed thee. And he saw immediately, and followed him in the way.

Context

In fulfillment of Bartimaeus' request, Jesus declares that his faith has made him whole, instantly restoring his sight. This miraculous healing concludes the chapter, powerfully demonstrating Jesus' authority and compassion. Bartimaeus' immediate decision to follow Jesus 'in the way' contrasts with the rich young man's refusal, providing a powerful example of true discipleship that embraces Jesus fully, regardless of the cost.

v.51And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.

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Cross references

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

  • John 9:5

    When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

  • Matthew 9:22

    But Jesus turning and seeing her said, Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

  • Luke 7:50

    And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

  • Psalms 146:8

    Jehovah openeth the eyes of the blind; Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down; Jehovah loveth the righteous;

  • Luke 9:48

    and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

  • Psalms 33:9

    For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.

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