Luke 18:37
New International Version
They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

New Living Translation
They told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by.

English Standard Version
They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

Berean Standard Bible
“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.

Berean Literal Bible
And they told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."

King James Bible
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

New King James Version
So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

New American Standard Bible
They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

NASB 1995
They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

NASB 1977
And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

Legacy Standard Bible
They reported to him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

Amplified Bible
They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

Christian Standard Bible
“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jesus the Nazarene is passing by,” they told him.

American Standard Version
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

Contemporary English Version
Some people told him that Jesus from Nazareth was passing by.

English Revised Version
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The people told him that Jesus from Nazareth was passing by.

Good News Translation
"Jesus of Nazareth is passing by," they told him.

International Standard Version
They told him that Jesus from Nazareth was coming by.

Majority Standard Bible
“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.

NET Bible
They told him, "Jesus the Nazarene is passing by."

New Heart English Bible
They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

Weymouth New Testament
"Jesus the Nazarene is passing by," they told him.

World English Bible
They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they brought him word that Jesus the Nazarene passes by,

Berean Literal Bible
And they told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."

Young's Literal Translation
and they brought him word that Jesus the Nazarene doth pass by,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they announced to him, That Jesus the Nazarite passes by.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

New American Bible
They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

New Revised Standard Version
They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They said to him, Jesus the Nazarene is passing.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
They were saying to him, “Yeshua the Nazarene passes by.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by.

Godbey New Testament
And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene is going along.

Haweis New Testament
And they told him, that Jesus the Nazarean is going by.

Mace New Testament
they told him, Jesus the Nazarene is passing by.

Weymouth New Testament
"Jesus the Nazarene is passing by," they told him.

Worrell New Testament
And they told him, that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by.

Worsley New Testament
And they told him, Jesus of Nazareth is coming by.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
36When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him. 38So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”…

Cross References
Matthew 20:30-34
And there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked. ...

Mark 10:46-52
Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road. / When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” / Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ...

John 9:1-7
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ...

Isaiah 35:5-6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

Matthew 9:27-31
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” / After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. / Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” ...

John 12:12-13
The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Mark 11:9-10
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Isaiah 42:6-7
“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.

Psalm 146:8
the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Luke 7:22
So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”


Treasury of Scripture

And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by.

they.

Mark 2:1-3
And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house…

John 12:35,36
Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth…

2 Corinthians 6:2
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

Jesus.

Luke 2:51
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

Matthew 2:23
And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

John 1:45
Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

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Jesus of Nazareth
The phrase "Jesus of Nazareth" is significant in identifying Jesus' earthly origins and His human identity. The name "Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This highlights the central role of Jesus as the Savior in Christian theology. "Nazareth" refers to the town in Galilee where Jesus was raised, fulfilling the prophecy that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene (Matthew 2:23). Nazareth was a small, seemingly insignificant town, which emphasizes the humble beginnings of Jesus and aligns with the biblical theme that God often chooses the lowly and unexpected to fulfill His purposes. Historically, Nazareth was a Jewish settlement during the time of Jesus, and archaeological findings have confirmed its existence and characteristics during the first century. This phrase underscores the humanity of Jesus, grounding His divine mission in a real historical and geographical context.

is passing by
The phrase "is passing by" indicates a moment of opportunity and urgency. In the Greek, the verb "parerchomai" conveys the idea of moving past or going by. This suggests a transient moment that requires immediate action, reflecting the urgency of recognizing and responding to Jesus' presence. In the broader scriptural context, this moment is pivotal for the blind man who seizes the opportunity to call out to Jesus for healing. Theologically, it serves as a metaphor for the fleeting opportunities in life to encounter Christ and receive His grace. The historical context of Jesus' ministry involved Him traveling from place to place, teaching, healing, and proclaiming the Kingdom of God. This itinerant nature of His ministry meant that individuals had to be attentive and responsive to His presence. The phrase encourages believers to be vigilant and responsive to the moments when Jesus "passes by" in their own lives, offering opportunities for transformation and salvation.

Verse 37. - And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. The Lord's name was by this time a household word in Palestine, and among the sick and afflicted a most precious and welcome sound.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

of
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Nazareth
Ναζωραῖος (Nazōraios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3480: A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian.

is passing by,”
παρέρχεται (parerchetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3928: From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert.

they told
Ἀπήγγειλαν (Apēngeilan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 518: To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.

him.
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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