Matthew 20:31
And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
Matthew 20:31 in other translations
| BSB | The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” |
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| WEB | The multitude rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!” |
| ASV | And the multitude rebuked them, that they should hold their peace: but they cried out the more, saying, Lord, have mercy on us, thou son of David. |
| YLT | And the multitude charged them that they might be silent, and they cried out the more, saying, ‘Deal kindly with us sir--Son of David.' |
| DARBY | But the crowd rebuked them, that they might be silent. But they cried out the more, saying, Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David. |
| BBE | And the people gave them orders to be quiet; but they went on crying even louder, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us. |
| Webster | And the multitude rebuked them, that they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. |
What does Matthew 20:31 mean?
Barnes' Notes
They cried the more. Jesus standing still, ordered them to be brought to him, (Mark.) They then addressed the blind men, and told them that Jesus called. Mark adds, that Bartimeus cast away his garment, and rose and came to Jesus. The garment was not his only raiment, but was the outer garment, thrown loosely over him, and commonly laid aside when persons laboured or ran. Mt 5:40. His doing it denoted haste, and earnestness, in order to come to Jesus.
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 20:29-34
It is good for those under the same trial, or infirmity of body or mind, to join in prayer to God for relief, that they may quicken and encourage one another. There is mercy enough in Christ for all that ask. They were earnest in prayer. They cried out as men in earnest. Cold desires beg denials. They were humble in prayer, casting themselves upon, and referring themselves cheerfully to, the Mediator's mercy. They…
Matthew 20:31 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Matthew 20:31
- Matthew 19:13
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
- Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
- Luke 18:1-8
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; …
- Luke 11:8-10
I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
- Genesis 32:25-29
And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. …
- Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
- Matthew 15:23
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
- Luke 18:39
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.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
15:23; 19:13
but they cried.
7:7,8; Ge 32:25-29; Lu 11:8-10; 18:1-8,39; Col 4:2; 1Th 5:17
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Context
- Matthew 20:30
And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
- Matthew 20:31
And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
- Matthew 20:32
And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?
Matthew 20:31 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y la gente les reñía para que callasen; mas ellos clamaban más, diciendo: Señor, Hijo de David, ten misericordia de nosotros. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et la foule les reprit, afin qu’ils se taisent; mais ils criaient plus fort, disant: Aie pitié de nous, Seigneur, Fils de David. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Die Volksmenge aber bedrohte sie, daß sie schweigen sollten. Sie aber schrieen noch mehr und sprachen: Erbarme dich unser, Herr, Sohn Davids! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Turba autem increpabat eos ut tacerent. At illi magis clamabant, dicentes: Domine, miserere nostri, fili David. |