Matthew 9:27

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

Study Helps

Interpretation

At this time the Jews expected Messiah would appear; these blind men knew and proclaimed in the streets of Capernaum that he was come, and that Jesus was he. Those who, by the providence of God, have lost their bodily sight, may, by the grace of God, have the eyes of their understanding fully enlightened.

Read with

This thought runs through Matthew 9:27-31.

Matthew 9:27 Matthew 9:28 Matthew 9:29 Matthew 9:30 Matthew 9:31

Glossary

David Person: Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .