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Matthew 20

Matthew 20:33

The Blind Men by the Road · Matthew 20:29–34
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Translations

Modern
“Lord,” they answered, “let our eyes be opened.”
Traditional
They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.
Literal
They say to Him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.”
Latin
Dicunt illi: Domine, ut aperiantur oculi nostri.

Original

Greek
English
“Lord,” they answered, “let our eyes be opened.”

Notes

Matthew 20:29–34

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

Compassionate Healer

Events

Parallels

Mark 10:46–52 Luke 18:35–43

Glossary

Blindness Gospel of Matthew Jordan River

Topics

Bartimeus (Bartimaeus): A Blind Man Blindness: The Miraculous Healing of Bartimaeus Faith: Faith in Christ: Blind Bartimaeus and a Fellow Blind Man Jericho: A City East of Jerusalem and Near the Jordan River: Blind Men Healed At, by Jesus 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