Luke 18:39
New International Version
Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

New Living Translation
“Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

English Standard Version
And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Berean Standard Bible
Those who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Berean Literal Bible
And those going before were rebuking him, that he should be silent. But he kept crying out much more, "Son of David, have mercy on me."

King James Bible
And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

New King James Version
Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

New American Standard Bible
Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

NASB 1995
Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

NASB 1977
And those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Legacy Standard Bible
And those who went ahead were rebuking him so that he would be quiet, but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Amplified Bible
Those who were leading the way were sternly telling him to keep quiet; but he screamed all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Christian Standard Bible
Then those in front told him to keep quiet, but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then those in front told him to keep quiet, but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

American Standard Version
And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

Contemporary English Version
The people who were going along with Jesus told the man to be quiet. But he shouted even louder, "Son of David, have pity on me!"

English Revised Version
And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The people at the front of the crowd told the blind man to be quiet. But he shouted even louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

Good News Translation
The people in front scolded him and told him to be quiet. But he shouted even more loudly, "Son of David! Have mercy on me!"

International Standard Version
The people at the front of the crowd sternly told him to be quiet, but he started shouting even louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

Majority Standard Bible
Those who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

NET Bible
And those who were in front scolded him to get him to be quiet, but he shouted even more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

New Heart English Bible
Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he shouted all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me."

Webster's Bible Translation
And they who went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

Weymouth New Testament
Those in front reproved him and tried to silence him; but he continued shouting, louder than ever, "Son of David, take pity on me."

World English Bible
Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “You son of David, have mercy on me!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and those going before were rebuking him, that he might be silent, but he was crying out much more, “Son of David, deal kindly with me!”

Berean Literal Bible
And those going before were rebuking him, that he should be silent. But he kept crying out much more, "Son of David, have mercy on me."

Young's Literal Translation
and those going before were rebuking him, that he might be silent, but he was much more crying out, 'Son of David, deal kindly with me.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they going before censured him, that he be silent: and he so much the more cried out, O son of David, pity me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they that went before, rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out much more: Son of David, have mercy on me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And those who were passing by rebuked him, so that he would be silent. Yet truly, he cried out all the more, “Son of David, take pity on me!”

New American Bible
The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!”

New Revised Standard Version
Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And those who were going before Jesus rebuked him, to keep quiet; but he cried the more, O son of David, have mercy on me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And those who were going in front of Yeshua were rebuking him that he should be quiet, but he was crying out even more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And those who went before rebuked him, that he should be silent. But he cried so much the more: Son of David, have mercy on me.

Godbey New Testament
And the passersby continued to rebuke him, that he should keep silent: but he continued to cry out much more, O thou son of David, have mercy on me.

Haweis New Testament
And they who were going before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!

Mace New Testament
those who led the way bid him hold his tongue, but he bawl'd out the louder, son of David have pity on me.

Weymouth New Testament
Those in front reproved him and tried to silence him; but he continued shouting, louder than ever, "Son of David, take pity on me."

Worrell New Testament
And those going before were rebuking him, that he should be silent; but he kept crying out much more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

Worsley New Testament
And they, that went before, rebuked him, that he might hold his peace, but he cried out the more, O Son of David, have pity on me.

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Context
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
38So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40Jesus stopped and directed that the man be brought to Him. When he had been brought near, Jesus asked him,…

Cross References
Mark 10:48
Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Matthew 20:31
The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

Luke 11:8
I tell you, even though he will not get up to provide for him because of his friendship, yet because of the man’s persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.

Luke 5:19
but they could not find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.

Luke 19:3-4
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature. / So he ran on ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see Him, since Jesus was about to pass that way.

Matthew 15:23
But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.”

Mark 5:36
But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”

John 9:31
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.

Acts 4:19-20
But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Romans 10:13
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Jeremiah 29:12-13
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.


Treasury of Scripture

And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, You son of David, have mercy on me.

rebuked.

Luke 18:15
And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

Luke 8:49
While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

Luke 11:52
Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.

but.

Luke 11:8-10
I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth…

Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Genesis 32:26-28
And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me…

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Luke 18
1. Of the importunate widow.
9. Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
15. Of Children brought to Jesus.
18. A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.
28. The reward of those who leave all for his sake.
31. He foretells his death;
35. and restores a blind man to sight.














Those who led the way
This phrase refers to the individuals who were at the forefront of the crowd accompanying Jesus. In the context of first-century Judea, these could have been disciples, followers, or even local leaders who were guiding the procession. The Greek word used here, "οἱ προάγοντες" (hoi proagontes), implies leadership and direction. Historically, leaders in Jewish society were expected to uphold religious and social order, often taking on roles of authority and influence. This highlights the societal structure and the respect for hierarchy present during Jesus' time.

rebuked him
The act of rebuking, from the Greek "ἐπετίμων" (epetimon), suggests a strong disapproval or reprimand. In the cultural and religious context of the time, rebuking was a common practice used to maintain order and adherence to social norms. The leaders likely believed they were protecting Jesus from disturbance or maintaining the dignity of the procession. This reflects the tension between societal expectations and the radical inclusivity of Jesus' ministry.

to be quiet
The instruction to be quiet, derived from the Greek "σιωπήσῃ" (siopesē), indicates a command for silence. In the historical context, silence was often demanded in situations where authority was present or when decorum was expected. This command underscores the perceived need to control the environment around Jesus, perhaps to maintain a sense of reverence or to prevent disruption.

But he cried out all the more
The persistence of the blind man, expressed in the Greek "πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἔκραζεν" (pollō mallon ekrazen), demonstrates a fervent and desperate plea. This phrase highlights the man's determination and faith, as he refuses to be silenced despite opposition. His actions reflect a deep belief in Jesus' power to heal and a willingness to defy social norms to seek divine intervention.

Son of David
This title, "Υἱὲ Δαυίδ" (Huiē David), is a messianic reference, acknowledging Jesus as the promised descendant of King David. In Jewish tradition, the Messiah was expected to come from David's lineage, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. By using this title, the blind man publicly affirms his belief in Jesus as the Messiah, a significant declaration of faith that aligns with the messianic expectations of the time.

have mercy on me
The plea for mercy, "ἐλέησόν με" (eleēson me), is a heartfelt request for compassion and healing. In the biblical context, mercy is a central theme, often associated with God's loving-kindness and willingness to forgive and heal. This appeal reflects the man's recognition of his own helplessness and his trust in Jesus' ability to provide divine grace and intervention.

(39) They which went before--viz., those who were in advance of Jesus; probably, if we suppose Mark 10:32 to represent the usual order, not the disciples, but a portion of the crowd. On "the Son of David," see Note on Matthew 9:27.

Verse 39. - And they which went before rebuked him. It must be remembered that our Lord was surrounded by a great host of Passover pilgrims, by many of whom he was reverenced as "some great One," perhaps the King Messiah. Such a low wailing cry on the part of a blind beggar, asking to be brought into the presence of him they wondered at and admired and hoped so much from, seemed a great presumption: hence these rebukes.

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Greek
Those who
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

led the way
προάγοντες (proagontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4254: From pro and ago; to lead forward; intransitively, to precede (participle, previous).

admonished
ἐπετίμων (epetimōn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2008: From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.

him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

to be silent,
σιγήσῃ (sigēsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4601: Intrans: I am silent, keep silence; trans: I keep secret; pass: I am kept secret. From sige; to keep silent.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

he cried out
ἔκραζεν (ekrazen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2896: To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud.

all the
πολλῷ (pollō)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

louder,
μᾶλλον (mallon)
Adverb
Strong's 3123: More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.

“Son
Υἱὲ (Huie)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of David,
Δαυίδ (Dauid)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1138: David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.

have mercy on
ἐλέησόν (eleēson)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.

me.”
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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