Matthew 20:29 NLT

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 20:29

Matthew 20:29. And as they departed from Jericho As he went out of Jericho with his disciples: (Mark,) behold two blind men Mark and Luke mention only one of them, blind Bartimeus, who, it seems, was far the more eminent of the two, and spoke for both. These blind men, hearing the multitude pass by, asked what it meant, (Luke 18:36,) and being told that Jesus of Nazareth passed by, they cried, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. The multitude rebuked them, because, ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 20:29-34

113. Blind men near Jericho (Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)It seems that Jesus healed several blind beggars as he passed through Jericho (Matthew 20:29-30; Mark 10:46; Luke 18:35). The men were determined to attract the attention of Jesus and called out loudly, addressing him by his messianic title, son of David. Jesus called the men to him, and although he clearly saw their need, he asked them what they wanted. He wanted them to declare their faith boldly, and thereby... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 20:29

departed = not approaching, as in Luke 18:35 ; or arriving and leaving, as in Mark 10:46 . great multitude. The population was about 100,000, doubtless with many blind about the gates. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 20:29

And as they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.TWO BLIND MEN OF JERICHOThis miracle is recorded by all three of the synoptics, and their various accounts present a nice little package of "discrepancies" which are the peculiar delight of skeptics and agnostics. Trench summarized the difficulties thus:According to him (Matthew) there are TWO blind men ... and only ONE in the other gospels. Luke appears at first sight partially to contradict one of these statements, and wholly... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 20:29

Matthew 20:29. And as they departed, &c.— St. Luke says, that the blind man was cured as our Lord drew nigh to Jericho, Luk 18:35 and before he passed through the town, ch. Matthew 19:1. The other Evangelists say, the miracle was performed as he departed from Jericho. But their accounts may be reconciled three different ways: First, Jesus arriving about mid-day entered Jericho, and having visited his acquaintance, or done any thing else that he had to do, returned in the evening by the gate... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:3-34

A. Jesus’ instruction of His disciples around Judea 19:3-20:34The primary emphasis in this section of Matthew’s Gospel is Jesus’ instruction of His disciples to prepare them for the future. Specifically, He emphasized the importance of the first becoming last and the last first: humble servanthood (cf. Matthew 19:30; Matthew 20:16). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:29

Jesus and His disciples left Jericho at the north end of the Dead Sea and proceeded west up the Judean wilderness road toward Jerusalem for the Passover feast (cf. Matthew 20:17). Jericho was the last town that travelers to Jerusalem would go through after crossing the Jordan River from Perea. Great crowds continued to follow Jesus, undoubtedly to benefit from His healing ministry. The road was probably full of Jews, many from Galilee, making their way to Jerusalem for the feast. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:29-34

6. An illustration of illumination 20:29-34 (cf. Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)Even on the way to give His life a ransom for many Jesus continued to serve, as this pericope shows. Rather than delivering Himself from the fate He foresaw, He mercifully and compassionately delivered others from their afflictions. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:1-34

The Labourers in the Vineyard. The Journey to Jerusalem1-16, Parable of the labourers in the vineyard (peculiar to St. Matthew). This difficult parable is closely linked with what goes before, and can only be understood in connexion with it. It rebukes the spirit of Peter’s enquiry (Matthew 19:27), ’We have left all and followed thee; what then shall we have?’ The Twelve through Peter had demanded a superlatively great reward, because they had been called first and had laboured longest. Such a... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Matthew 20:29

(29) As they departed from Jericho.—Looking back to Matthew 19:1, which speaks of our Lord having departed “beyond Jordan,” we may believe that He crossed the river with His disciples at the ford near Jericho (Joshua 2:7). On this assumption, the imagery of Matthew 20:22 may have been in part suggested by the locality. The river recalled the memory of His first baptism, by water; that led on to the thought of the more awful baptism of agony and blood. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 20:29

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 20:29-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 20:29

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 20:29

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 20:29

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:3-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:29

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:29-34

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:1-34

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Matthew 20:29

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