Cross References

Matthew 20:31

Good News Translation

The crowd scolded them and told them to be quiet. But they shouted even more loudly, “Son of David! Have mercy on us, sir!”

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But Jesus did not say a word to her. His disciples came to him and begged him, “Send her away! She is following us and making all this noise!”

Some people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and to pray for them, but the disciples scolded the people.

Two blind men who were sitting by the road heard that Jesus was passing by, so they began to shout, “Son of David! Have mercy on us, sir!”

Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked them.

Jesus left that place, and as he walked along, two blind men started following him. “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” they shouted.

The people in front scolded him and told him to be quiet. But he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David! Have mercy on me!”

Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God.

pray at all times,