Matthew 9:27

Translations

Modern

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”

Traditional

And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

Literal

And Jesus passing on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”

Latin

Et transeunte inde Jesu, secuti sunt eum duo cæci, clamantes, et dicentes: Miserere nostri, fili David.

Original

Greek

English

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”

Notes

Matthew 9:27

Eye diseases were common in ancient times. People often considered blindness as divine punishment (see Exodus 4:11; Deuteronomy 28:28; 2 Kings 6:18; John 9:2–3). The Old Testament prophesies that when the Messiah came he would restore sight to the blind (Matthew 11:4–5; Isaiah 29:18–19; 35:5–6).

Son of David is a title connected to the Messiah and miraculous healings (see Matthew 1:1; 12:23; 15:22; 20:30–31; 2 Samuel 7:12–16).

Matthew 9:18–34

Jesus is the Messiah with limitless power. He invites people to trust in him.

Matthew 8:1–9:34

Here, the kingdom of God appears with supernatural power (see Matthew 4:23–25; 11:2–6). It reaches people who were previously excluded from God's blessings. This included:

non-Jewish people,
lepers,
blind people,
sick women,
people possessed by demons,
tax collectors,
those with long-term bleeding, and
the dead.

Jesus showed compassion to people in need. But the religious leaders reacted with anger and opposition. Jesus called his followers to respond with faith and to walk in discipleship (living as his learners and followers).

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Covenant with David

Events

Capernaum Miraclesc. AD 28

Related verses

Matthew 15:22
And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.”
Matthew 20:30–31
And there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
Mark 10:46–48
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.
Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.
Luke 18:38–39
So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Matthew 17:15
“Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.
Matthew 22:41–45
While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus questioned them:
John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
Mark 11:10
“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
Luke 7:21
At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind.
Mark 9:22
“It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”
Mark 8:22–23
When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.

Parallels

Mark 7:31–37

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Blindness David Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Miracle

Topics

Blindness: Miraculous Healing of David: King of Israel: Jesus Called Son of Diseases: Blindness Jesus, the Christ: Heals Two Blind Men and Casts out an Evil Spirit from a Mute Boy (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Opens the Eyes of Two Blind Men in the House Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Son of David Jesus, the Christ: Received Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Restores Two Blind Men to Sight The Miracles of Christ: The Blind Restored to Sight Titles and Names of Christ: Son of David

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