Luke 18:38-39

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 18:35-43

Luke 18:35-43. A certain blind man, &c. Of the miracle here recorded, see on Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52. read more

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 18:35-43

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 - Luke 18:38

cried = called out. Son of David . App-98 . Compare the call of the other men ( App-152 ). mercy = pity. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 18:39

went before rebuked. Those who go before the Lord (instead of following) are apt to make mistakes. cried = continued calling (Imperative mood) Not the same word as in Luke 18:38 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:39

And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou Son of David have mercy on me.Our guess is that it was the Pharisees who objected to all the shouting which hailed Jesus as the long-expected Messiah. There cannot fail to be an element of humor in this blind man shouting to high heaven that here indeed was the Messiah, and the lordly Pharisees trying to hush him up! There was no way that they could silence the blind man nor... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:38

38. son of David, &c.—(See on :-). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:39

39. rebuked, c.—(See on :-). so much the more—that importunity so commended in the Syrophenician woman, and so often enjoined (Luke 11:5-13 Luke 18:1-8). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:35-43

5. The healing of a blind man near Jericho 18:35-43 (cf. Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52)Luke’s primary purpose for including this incident in his narrative seems to have been to show that God, through Jesus, can give insight to those who humbly call on Him for mercy. Here was another humble outcast similar to the tax collector (cf. Luke 18:13) who experienced salvation because of his faith (Luke 18:42). Jesus not only saved him but also opened his eyes physically and spiritually. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:38-39

"Son of David" was a messianic title that expressed the man’s faith in Jesus as Israel’s Messiah (cf. Luke 1:27; Luke 1:32; 2 Samuel 7:8-16; Isaiah 11:1; Isaiah 11:10; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Ezekiel 34:23-24). Like the tax collector (Luke 18:13), he called out for mercy without claiming any merit. His insistence reflected his belief that Jesus could help him and his hope that Jesus would help him. Opposition only made him more adamant in his desire. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 18:1-43

The Unjust Judge. The Pharisee and the Publican. The Rich Ruler1-8. The Unjust Judge (peculiar to Lk).There is a close connexion with what precedes. The mention of the Second Advent leads Christ to speak of the need of prayer and watchfulness in view of it. The main lessons of the parable are: (1) The duty of continual prayer; (2) the certain answer to prayer, if it be only persistent enough; (3) the certainty that in the end God will maintain the cause of His elect against their adversaries;... read more

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