Matthew 20:31

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

The crowd spoke harshly to them, telling them to be quiet, but they shouted all the more, “Lord, have pity on us, son of David.”

Cross References

Matthew 19:13

Then some little children were brought to Jesus so he could pray and place His hands on them [i.e., to bestow a blessing on them]. But His disciples spoke harshly to the people [for doing this].

Colossians 4:2

Continue to pray regularly; stay alert and be thankful.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Never stop praying.

Matthew 15:23

But He did not say a word to her. His disciples came and begged Him; “Send her away, for she is [continually] shouting at us [as we go along].”

Luke 18:39

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.”

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!”

Matthew 20:30

Just then, two blind men sitting along side of the road heard that Jesus was passing by that way. [So], they shouted out, “Lord, take pity on us, son of David.”

Matthew 20:32

Then Jesus stopped, and calling to them, said, “What do you want me to do for you?”