Matthew 20:34 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 20:29-34

See Mark 10:46-52, and Luke 18:35-43; Luke 19:1, where this account of his restoring to sight two blind men is also recorded. “And as they departed from Jericho.” This was a large town about eight miles west of the Jordan, and about 19 miles northeast from Jerusalem. Near to this city the Israelites crossed the Jordan when they entered into the land of Canaan, Joshua 3:16. It was the first city taken by Joshua, who destroyed it to the foundation, and pronounced a curse on him who should rebuild... 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 20:34

received = regained. they followed. As in Mark 10:52 , and Luke 18:43 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 20:34

And Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and straightway they received their sight, and followed him.Christ's wonderful compassion set him apart from others. Alas, compassion is not a common human trait. How few there are who have the grace to see and the compassion to pity the sufferings of others. It is far easier to ascribe their woeful condition to their own sins or misdeeds and to go blindly and heedlessly onward without regard to those of our fellow mortals who make up... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 20:34

Matthew 20:34. And they followed him— The blind men travelled along with Jesus, perhaps all the way to Jerusalem, being deeply affected with a sense of his power and goodness, and earnestlydesirous to shew their gratitude, by declaring openly to all the persons they met, what a great miracle Jesus had performed upon them. Besides by following him in the road without any guide, they put the truth of the miracle beyond all suspicion. Accordingly St. Luke tells us, Luk 18:43 that the people, when... 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 20:29-34

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:31-34

Matthew’s version of this healing stresses Jesus’ compassion that overcame the opposition of the crowds to provide healing for these men (cf. Matthew 19:13-15). When Jesus previously healed two blind men in Galilee, He commanded them to tell no one about the healing. He did not do that here because it was now unnecessary to conceal His identity. Jesus would soon publicly proclaim His messiahship in the Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-11). The healed blind men immediately followed Jesus. This was... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 20:34

20:34 they (c-19) Some read 'immediately they saw and followed him.' 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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 20:29-34

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 20:29-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 20:34

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 20:34

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 20:34

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:31-34

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 20:34

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

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