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Mark 10

Mark 10:50

Jesus Heals Bartimaeus · Mark 10:46–52
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Translations

Modern
Throwing off his cloak, Bartimaeus jumped up and came to Jesus.
Traditional
And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
Literal
And having cast away his cloak, having leaped up, he came to Jesus.
Latin
Qui projecto vestimento suo exiliens, venit ad eum.

Original

Greek
English
Throwing off his cloak, Bartimaeus jumped up and came to Jesus.

Notes

Mark 10:50

Bartimaeus probably threw off his coat because he was so happy. It could also be a symbolic act of leaving his old life or leaving all to follow Jesus.

Mark 10:46–52

The healing of blind Bartimaeus is the last healing miracle in the Gospel of Mark. This event and the healing of the blind man in 8:22–26 frame this section (see Mark Book Introduction, “Literary Features”).

It also connects this story to the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as Israel’s Messiah (the Christ, God's chosen king) in 11:1–11. Bartimaeus’ cry for help (Jesus, Son of David) prepares Mark's audience for the confession of the people upon the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem (11:10).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 20:29–34 Luke 18:35–43

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bartimaeus Beggar Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blindness Heal, Healing Mark, Gospel of

Topics

Bartimeus (Bartimaeus): A Blind Man Blindness: The Miraculous Healing of Bartimaeus Faith: Faith in Christ: Blind Bartimaeus and a Fellow Blind Man Hyke or Upper Garment: Often Laid Aside Jesus, the Christ: Heals Two Blind Men (At Jericho) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Two Blind Men Cured Near Jericho Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Restores Sight to Two Blind Men Near Jericho Thankfulness: To God: Blind Bartimaeus