Matthew 20:34

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Jesus felt deep pity for them, so He touched their eyes and immediately their sight was restored, and they became [His] followers.

Cross References

Matthew 14:14

When Jesus came out [of His place of seclusion] and saw a large crowd, He felt a deep compassion for them and healed their sick people.

Matthew 15:32

Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I feel deeply moved over this crowd, because they have continued listening to me for three days now, and have nothing [left] to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry because they will become weak along the way.”

Matthew 20:33

They answered, “Lord, we want to have our sight back.”

Matthew 21:1

And when they [i.e., Jesus and the twelve apostles] approached Jerusalem and came close to Bethphage, near the Mount of Olives [Note: This was about three-fourths of a mile east of Jerusalem], Jesus sent two disciples on ahead,

Matthew 8:15

He touched her hand and [immediately] her fever subsided and she got up [out of bed] and waited on Him.

Matthew 9:29

Then He touched their eyes and said, “Let what you expect be done for you.”

Matthew 9:36

But when He saw the large crowds He felt compassion for them because they were distressed and disoriented like sheep without a shepherd.

Mark 7:33

So, Jesus took him away from the crowd by himself and put His fingers into the man’s ears. Then He spit and touched the man’s tongue [i.e., with His saliva]

Luke 18:43

And immediately his sight was restored and he followed Jesus, giving honor to God. And when all the people saw this, they [too] praised God.

Luke 22:51

But Jesus replied, “Stop it; [that is] enough!” Then He touched the man’s [partially severed] ear and healed him.

Luke 7:13

Now when the Lord saw her, He felt very sorry for her and said to her, “Do not cry.”

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes [to the truth] so they will turn from darkness to light and from the power [i.e., the influence] of Satan to God. [Then] they can receive the forgiveness of sins and the inheritance [of never ending life], along with [all] those who are set apart [for God] by trusting in Me.’

Hebrews 2:17

So, for this reason, He had to become like His brothers in every way [i.e., except that He never sinned], so that He could become a merciful and faithful Head Priest in things related to God’s [service], [and] that He could provide a means of purifying [Lev. 16:30] for people’s sins [i.e., a “covering over” or forgiveness of them].

1 Peter 3:8

Now to summarize: All of you should think alike. Be sympathetically understanding [toward one another]. Be loving toward [your] brothers [and sisters]. Be tender-hearted and humble-minded.