Luke 18:39

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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.”

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.