Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” New Living Translation After Jesus left the girl’s home, two blind men followed along behind him, shouting, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” English Standard Version And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” Berean Standard Bible As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” Berean Literal Bible And Jesus passing on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” King James Bible And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. New King James Version When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” New American Standard Bible As Jesus went on from there, two men who were blind followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” NASB 1995 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” NASB 1977 And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, and saying, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” Legacy Standard Bible And as Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” Amplified Bible As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, screaming loudly, “Have mercy and compassion on us, Son of David (Messiah)!” Berean Annotated Bible As Jesus (YHWH saves) went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David (beloved)! Christian Standard Bible As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, shouting, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” American Standard Version And as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David. Contemporary English Version As Jesus was leaving that place, two blind men began following him and shouting, "Son of David, have pity on us!" English Revised Version And as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Jesus left that place, two blind men followed him. They shouted, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." Good News Translation Jesus left that place, and as he walked along, two blind men started following him. "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" they shouted. International Standard Version As Jesus was traveling on from there, two blind men followed him, shouting, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" NET Bible As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, shouting, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" New Heart English Bible And as Jesus passed by from there, two blind men followed him, calling out and saying, "Have mercy on us, son of David." Webster's Bible Translation And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. Weymouth New Testament As Jesus passed on, two blind men followed Him, shouting and saying, "Pity us, Son of David." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” World English Bible As Jesus passed by from there, two blind men followed him, calling out and saying, “Have mercy on us, son of David!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jesus passing on from there, two blind men followed Him, calling and saying, “Deal kindly with us, Son of David!” Berean Literal Bible And Jesus passing on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” Young's Literal Translation And Jesus passing on thence, two blind men followed him, calling and saying, 'Deal kindly with us, Son of David.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus passing from thence, two blind ones followed him, crying out and saying, Commiserate us, O son of David. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd as Jesus passed from thence, there followed him two blind men crying out and saying, Have mercy on us, O Son of David. Catholic Public Domain Version And as Jesus passed from there, two blind men followed him, crying out and saying, “Take pity on us, Son of David.” New American Bible And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed [him], crying out, “Son of David, have pity on us!” New Revised Standard Version As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying loudly, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as Jesus passed from there, he was delayed by two blind men, who were crying out and saying, Have mercy on us, O son of David. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when Yeshua passed from there, two blind men followed him who cried out and they were saying, “Have pity on us, son of David.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd as Jesus was departing thence, two blind men followed him, crying out and saying: Son of David, have mercy on us. Godbey New Testament And two blind men followed Him, going thence, crying out, and saying, Haweis New Testament And as Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, son of David! Mace New Testament As Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, son of David, have mercy on us. Weymouth New Testament As Jesus passed on, two blind men followed Him, shouting and saying, "Pity us, Son of David." Worrell New Testament And, as Jesus was passing on thence, two blind men followed Him, crying out, and saying, "Have mercy on us, O Son of David!" Worsley New Testament And as Jesus was going from thence, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, Have compassion on us, O Son of David. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Heals the Blind and Mute26And the news about this spread throughout that region. 27As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” 28After 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.… Cross References As Jesus went on from there, Matthew 12:9 Moving on from there, Jesus entered their synagogue, Matthew 15:29 Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. Matthew 19:1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. two blind men followed Him, Matthew 20:30 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!” Mark 10:52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. Luke 18:43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. crying out, Mark 10:47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Luke 18:38 So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. “Have mercy on us, Luke 17:13 and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Psalm 123:3 Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy, for we have endured much contempt. Matthew 15:22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” Son of David!” Matthew 12:23 The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?” 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!” 2 Samuel 7:12-13 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. Isaiah 35:5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Treasury of Scripture And when Jesus departed there, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, You son of David, have mercy on us. two. 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. Matthew 12:22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 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. Thou. Matthew 12:23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 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… have. 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. 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. Luke 17:13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. Jump to Previous Aloud Blind Crying David Deal Departed Followed Jesus Kindly Mercy Passed Pity Shouting ThenceJump to Next Aloud Blind Crying David Deal Departed Followed Jesus Kindly Mercy Passed Pity Shouting ThenceMatthew 9 1. Jesus heals a paralytic9. calls Matthew from the receipt of custom; 10. eats with tax collectors and sinners; 14. defends his disciples for not fasting; 20. cures the sick woman; 23. raises Jairus' daughter from death; 27. gives sight to two blind men; 32. heals a mute man possessed of a demon; 36. and has compassion on the multitude. As Jesus went on from there This phrase indicates a continuation of Jesus' ministry and movement. The context is important as it follows the healing of a woman with a bleeding issue and the raising of Jairus' daughter. Jesus' itinerant ministry is a hallmark of His earthly work, emphasizing His role as a teacher and healer who moves among the people. This movement also fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 61:1, where the Messiah is described as one who brings good news to the afflicted. two blind men followed Him crying out “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusCentral figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, and the Messiah. In this passage, He is traveling and performing miracles. 2. Two Blind Men Individuals who are physically blind but demonstrate spiritual insight by recognizing Jesus as the "Son of David," a Messianic title. 3. Son of David A Messianic title that acknowledges Jesus' royal lineage and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. 4. The Event The healing of the two blind men, which is a demonstration of Jesus' compassion and divine authority. 5. The Setting This event occurs as Jesus is traveling, likely in the region of Galilee, where He performed many of His miracles. Teaching Points Recognition of Jesus' AuthorityThe blind men recognize Jesus as the "Son of David," acknowledging His Messianic role. We are called to recognize and submit to Jesus' authority in our lives. Faith in Action The blind men actively seek Jesus, demonstrating their faith. Our faith should lead us to actively pursue Jesus and His will. Persistence in Prayer The blind men cry out for mercy, showing persistence. We should be persistent in our prayers, trusting in God's timing and mercy. Compassion of Christ Jesus' response to the blind men highlights His compassion. As followers of Christ, we are called to show compassion to those in need. Spiritual Insight vs. Physical Sight The blind men, though physically blind, have spiritual insight. We should seek spiritual understanding and insight, even when our physical circumstances are challenging. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 9:27?2. How does Matthew 9:27 demonstrate the importance of persistent faith in Jesus? 3. What can we learn from the blind men's cry, "Have mercy on us, Son"? 4. How does Matthew 9:27 connect to other healing miracles in the Gospels? 5. In what ways can we show faith like the blind men in our lives? 6. How can we seek Jesus' mercy in our daily challenges and struggles? 7. How does Matthew 9:27 demonstrate Jesus' authority over physical and spiritual blindness? 8. What is the significance of the title "Son of David" in Matthew 9:27? 9. How does Matthew 9:27 reflect the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9? 11. What does the Bible say about energy healing? 12. What is the purpose of the Dake Bible? 13. Luke 3:23–38 – Why does Luke’s genealogy of Jesus differ significantly from Matthew’s, prompting concerns about historical accuracy? 14. How do placebo effects explain faith-based healing? What Does Matthew 9:27 Mean As Jesus went on from there“As Jesus went on from there…” (Matthew 9:27) • Jesus is on the move immediately after raising Jairus’ daughter and healing the woman with the flow of blood (Matthew 9:18-26). His ministry is a seamless stream of compassionate acts. • The flow of the narrative shows that every step Jesus takes is purposeful. He never pauses in extending the kingdom (cf. Mark 1:38-39). • For believers today, this reminds us that Christ’s work did not stall in the first century; He is still “going on from there,” actively seeking and saving the lost (Luke 19:10). two blind men followed Him “…two blind men followed Him…” • Though physically blind, these men perceive what many sighted people miss—Jesus’ true identity (John 9:39-41). • Their following required effort and determination; blindness did not keep them from pursuing the Light of the World (John 8:12). • Scripture often pairs physical blindness with spiritual need. Yet these men refuse to remain stuck; they move toward Jesus much like Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46-52. • Application: Obstacles should not deter us from drawing near to Christ. Faith presses on despite limitations (Hebrews 11:1, 6). crying out “…crying out…” • The Greek verb implies continual, urgent shouts. This is no casual request; it resembles the persistence Jesus commends in the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8). • Their loud pleas cut through any social embarrassment. True need silences pride (Psalm 34:6). • Persistent prayer is portrayed throughout Scripture—think of Jacob wrestling (Genesis 32:24-26) or the early church praying for Peter (Acts 12:5). God invites bold, persevering cries. “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” • Mercy is the heart-cry of those who know they cannot cure themselves (Titus 3:5). These men appeal to compassion, not merit. • “Son of David” is a messianic title reaching back to God’s covenant promise to David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). By using it, the blind men openly acknowledge Jesus as the promised King (Matthew 1:1; Isaiah 35:4-6). • This is one of the earliest public recognitions of Jesus as Messiah in Matthew’s Gospel, contrasting with the religious leaders’ growing rejection (Matthew 9:34). • Their words echo prophetic hope: when Messiah comes, “the eyes of the blind will be opened” (Isaiah 35:5). They believe that future promise is present in Jesus. • Application: Salvation hinges on the same confession—recognizing Jesus as the compassionate, covenant-fulfilling King and pleading for His mercy (Romans 10:9-13). summary Matthew 9:27 presents two physically blind yet spiritually perceptive men who trail after Jesus, relentlessly shouting for mercy and addressing Him by His royal, messianic title. Their pursuit shows faith in action; their persistent cries model bold prayer; their use of “Son of David” reveals a clear grasp of Jesus’ identity. The verse assures us that those who acknowledge their need and trust the promised King will receive His compassionate response, just as surely today as on that Judean road. (27) Two blind men.--The two narratives that follow are peculiar to St. Matthew. The title by which the blind address our Lord as "the Son of David," was that which expressed the popular belief that He was the expected Christ. It is used afterwards by the woman of Canaan (Matthew 15:22), and again by the blind at Jericho (Matthew 20:30-31; Mark 10:47; Luke 18:38-39).Verses 27-31. - Two blind men restored to sight. Matthew only. (For the connexion, vide ver. 18, note.) Weiss (see Rushbrooke, p. 75, A; and 'Life,' 3:221) compares the incident at Jericho, ch. 20:29-34 (parallel passages: Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43). The points of similarity are:(1) The number, two, but in the parallel passages only one; (2) the expression that Jesus was passing by (ver. 27; Matthew 20:30); (3) they cry out and say, "Have mercy on us, O Son of David;" . . . Greek AsΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. went on παράγοντι (paragonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3855: To pass by, depart, pass away. From para and ago; to lead near, i.e. to go along or away. from there, ἐκεῖθεν (ekeithen) Adverb Strong's 1564: Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. blind [men] τυφλοὶ (typhloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5185: Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind. followed ἠκολούθησαν (ēkolouthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 190: To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. 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. crying out, κράζοντες (krazontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2896: To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. “Have mercy on Ἐλέησον (Eleēson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate. us, ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Son υἱὸς (huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of David!” Δαυίδ (Dauid) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 1138: David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. Links Matthew 9:27 NIVMatthew 9:27 NLT Matthew 9:27 ESV Matthew 9:27 NASB Matthew 9:27 KJV Matthew 9:27 BibleApps.com Matthew 9:27 Biblia Paralela Matthew 9:27 Chinese Bible Matthew 9:27 French Bible Matthew 9:27 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 9:27 As Jesus passed by from there two (Matt. Mat Mt) |
    |