Matthew 9 · Verse 27

Matthew 9:27

And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.
Matthew 9:27, King James Version

Matthew 9:27 in other translations

BSBAs Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”
WEBAs Jesus passed by from there, two blind men followed him, calling out and saying, “Have mercy on us, son of David!”
ASVAnd as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David.
YLTAnd Jesus passing on thence, two blind men followed him, calling and saying, ‘Deal kindly with us, Son of David.'
DARBYAnd as Jesus passed on thence, two blind men followed him, crying and saying, Have mercy on us, Son of David.
BBEAnd when Jesus went on from there, two blind men came after him, crying out, Have mercy on us, you Son of David.
WebsterAnd when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us.

What does Matthew 9:27 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
27. And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him--hearing, doubtless, as in a later case is expressed, "that Jesus passed by" (Mt 20:30). crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us--It is remarkable that in the only other recorded case in which the blind applied to Jesus for their sight, and obtained it, they addressed Him, over and over again, by this one Messianic title, so well known--"Son of David" (Mt 20:30). Can there be a doubt that their faith fastened on such great Messianic promises as this, "Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened," &c. (Is 35:5)? and if so, this appeal to Him, as the Consolation of Israel, to do His predicted office, would fall with great weight upon the ears of Jesus.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Ver 27. Son of David. By the Son of David the Jews meant the Messiah. He was the Son or descendant of David by way of eminence, Is 9:7, Lk 1:32, Mt 1:1, Rev 22:16.

(k) "Son of David" Mt 15:22, 20:30,31

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 27 Son of David - This was the same as if they had called him Messiah. Two things here are worthy of remark: 1st. That it was a generally received opinion at this time in Judea, that the Messiah should be son of David. (Joh 7:42). 2dly. That Jesus Christ was generally and incontestably acknowledged as coming from this stock. Mat 12:23. Have mercy on us - That man has already a measure of heavenly light who knows that he has no merit; that his cry should be a cry for mercy; that he must be fervent, and that in praying he must follow Jesus Christ as the true Messiah, the son of David, expected from heaven.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 9:27-31
At this time the Jews expected Messiah would appear; these blind men knew and proclaimed in the streets of Capernaum that he was come, and that Jesus was he. Those who, by the providence of God, have lost their bodily sight, may, by the grace of God, have the eyes of their understanding fully enlightened. And whatever our wants and burdens are, we need no more for supply and support, than to share in the mercy of our Lord Jesus. In Christ is enough for all. They followed him crying aloud. He would try their faith, and would teach us always to pray, and not to faint, though the answer does not come at once. They followed Christ, and followed him crying; but the great question is, Do ye believe? Nature may make us earnest, but it is only grace that can work faith. Christ touched their eyes. He gives sight to blind souls by the power of his grace going with his word, and he puts the cure upon their faith. Those who apply to Jesus Christ, shall be dealt with, not according to their fancies, nor according to their profession, but according to their faith. Christ sometimes concealed his miracles, because he would not indulge the conceit which prevailed among the Jews, that their Messiah should be a temporal prince, and so give occasion to the people to attempt tumults and seditions.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Matthew 9:27 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
παράγοντιparagontipassing onG3855
ἐκεῖθενekeithenfrom thereG1564
τῷtō<the>G3588
ἸησοῦIēsouJesusG2424
ἠκολούθησανēkolouthēsanfollowedG190
αὐτῷautōHimG846
δύοduotwoG1417
τυφλοὶtuphloiblind [men]G5185
κράζοντεςkrazontescrying outG2896
καὶkaiandG2532
λέγοντες·legontessaying;G3004
ἐλέησονeleēsondo have mercy onG1653
ἡμᾶς,hēmasus,G3165
υἱὸςhuiosSonG5207
Δαυίδ.Dauidof David.G1138

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Matthew 9:27

  • Matthew 15:22

    And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

  • Matthew 20:30-31

    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. 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.

  • Mark 10:46-48

    And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

  • Matthew 11:5

    The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

  • Luke 18:38-39

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

  • Matthew 17:15

    Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

  • Matthew 22:41-45

    While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? …

  • Luke 7:21

    And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

  • Mark 11:10

    Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

  • John 7:42

    Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

  • Mark 9:22

    And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.

  • Matthew 21:9

    And the multitudes that went before, 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.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
two.
11:5; 12:22; 20:30; Mr 8:22,23; 10:46; Lu 7:21; Joh 9:1-12
Thou.
12:23; 15:22; 20:30,31; 21:9,15; 22:41-45; Mr 10:47,48; 11:10
Mr 12:35-37; Lu 18:38,39; 20:41; Joh 7:42; Ro 1:3; 9:5
have.
17:15; Mr 9:22; Lu 17:13

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Context

  • Matthew 9:26

    And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.

  • Matthew 9:27

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

  • Matthew 9:28

    And 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 said unto him, Yea, Lord.

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Matthew 9:27 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y pasando Jesús de allí, le siguieron dos ciegos, dando voces y diciendo: Ten misericordia de nosotros, Hijo de David.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et comme Jésus passait de là plus avant, deux aveugles le suivirent, criant et disant: Aie pitié de nous, Fils de David!
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und als Jesus von dannen weiterging, folgten ihm zwei Blinde, welche schrieen und sprachen: Erbarme dich unser, Sohn Davids!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et transeunte inde Jesu, secuti sunt eum duo cæci, clamantes, et dicentes: Miserere nostri, fili David.