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men: — Here we have —

I. Such persons making the best of their opportunities — Christ was passing by.

II. One class of such failing to sympathise with another — the multitude rebuked.

III. Founding their appeal on the right ground — mercy.

IV. Presenting a right condition of will" what will ye," as if all things were placed at the disposal of the right will.

(J. Parker, D. D.)

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KJV: And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

WEB: As they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.