Matthew 20:29 Cross References - AUV

²⁹ As they [i.e., the twelve apostles and Jesus] were leaving Jericho [Note: This was a town about eighteen miles northeast of Jerusalem], a huge crowd followed them.

²⁷ Now as Jesus moved on from there, two blind men followed Him [i.e., probably being led by sighted persons]. They were shouting, “Have pity on us, son of David!” ²⁸ And when He had entered the house [i.e., probably a friend’s house there in Capernaum. See 8:20], the blind men came in [after Him]. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do what you are asking?” They replied, “Yes, Lord.” ²⁹ Then He touched their eyes and said, “Let what you expect be done for you.” ³⁰ And [immediately] they were able to see. Jesus then strongly urged them, saying, “Make sure that no one knows [what I have done for you].” ³¹ But [instead], they went all over the district telling people about Him.

⁴⁶ Then they [i.e., Jesus and the twelve apostles] came to Jericho [Note: This was a town about 18 miles northeast of Jerusalem]. As He left there with His disciples and a large crowd, they met a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sitting along side the road. ⁴⁷ When he heard that it was Jesus from Nazareth [passing by], he began shouting, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” ⁴⁸ Many people spoke harshly to the blind man, telling him to be quiet. But he shouted all the more [loudly], “Son of David, have pity on me.” ⁴⁹ So, Jesus stopped and said, “Call that man [to me].” Then the crowd called the blind man, saying to him, “Cheer up, Jesus is calling you.” ⁵⁰ So, he threw off his robe, jumped up, and [immediately] went to Jesus. ⁵¹ Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man answered, “Rabboni [i.e., Teacher], I want to have my sight restored.” ⁵² And Jesus said to him, “Go on your way, your faith [in me] has made you well.” And immediately his sight was restored, and he began following Jesus along the road.

³⁵ And it happened as Jesus was approaching Jericho [Note: This was a town about eighteen miles northeast of Jerusalem], that a certain blind man was [seen] sitting along side of the road, begging. ³⁶ As he heard a crowd of people passing by, he asked [someone] what was happening. ³⁷ And he was told that Jesus from Nazareth was passing by [that way]. ³⁸ So, he shouted out, “Jesus, you son of David, take pity on me.” ³⁹ But those walking in front [of Jesus] spoke harshly to the blind beggar, telling him to be quiet. But he continued shouting all the more, “You son of David, take pity on me.” ⁴⁰ So, Jesus stopped and ordered the beggar to be brought to Him. And when he came near, Jesus asked him, ⁴¹ “What do you want me to do for you?” And he replied, “Lord, I want to receive my sight.” ⁴² And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight, your faith has made you well.” ⁴³ And immediately his sight was restored and he followed Jesus, giving honor to God. And when all the people saw this, they [too] praised God.