Matthew 20:29

Modern

As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him.

Traditional

And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

Literal

And in their going out from Jericho, a great crowd followed Him.

Latin

Et egredientibus illis ab Jericho, secuta est eum turba multa,

Greek

English

As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him.

The blind men’s expression of faith in the Son of David was an acknowledgment of Jesus as the Messiah (see Matthew 21:9; 22:42; 2 Samuel 7:12–16).

Theme notes and profiles

Mark 10:46–52
Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road.
Luke 18:35–43
As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.
Matthew 9:27–31
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”

Jericho: An ancient city in Canaan, famously conquered by Israel