Luke 18:39 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

³⁹ But those walking in front [of Jesus] spoke harshly to the blind beggar, telling him to be quiet. But he continued shouting all the more, “You son of David, take pity on me.”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³⁹ And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³⁹ But those who were in front reproved him, telling him to keep quiet; yet he screamed and shrieked so much the more, Son of David, take pity and have mercy on me!

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

³⁹ Those leading the procession scolded him, telling him to be quiet, but he shouted even louder, “Son of David, show me mercy.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

³⁹ And those who were passing by rebuked him, so that he would be silent. Yet truly, he cried out all the more, "Son of David, take pity on me!"

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³⁹ And they that went before, rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out much more: Son of David, have mercy on me.

Luke 18:39 Cross References

Matthew 7:7

“Ask [God for something] and it will be given to you; look [to God for something] and you will find it; knock [on the door of opportunity] and it will be opened up to you.

Matthew 8:26

And He called to them, “Why are you [so] afraid? You have such little faith!” Then He stood up and sternly commanded the wind and the waves, and they became very calm.

Matthew 9:27

Now as Jesus moved on from there, two blind men followed Him [i.e., probably being led by sighted persons]. They were shouting, “Have pity on us, son of David!”

Luke 11:52

“It is too bad for you teachers of the Law of Moses! For you took away the key of knowledge [i.e., preventing people from understanding God’s plan]. You did not enter [the kingdom of heaven. See Matt. 23:13] yourselves, and [you even] prevented those who [wanted] to enter [to get in].”

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.

Luke 18:15

People were bringing babies to Jesus so He could touch them [i.e., to bestow a blessing on them], but when His disciples saw this, they spoke harshly to these people.

Luke 18:38

So, he shouted out, “Jesus, you son of David, take pity on me.”

Luke 18:40

So, Jesus stopped and ordered the beggar to be brought to Him. And when he came near, Jesus asked him,

Luke 19:39

But some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, speak sternly to your disciples [i.e., to prevent them from honoring Jesus].”

Luke 8:49

While He was still speaking, someone came from the synagogue official’s house, saying [to him], “Your daughter is dead; do not bother the Teacher.”

2 Corinthians 12:8

I pled with the Lord about this matter three times, that He would remove this problem from me.