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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They told him, &#8220Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They reported to him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus the Nazarene is passing by,&#8221 they told him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some people told him that Jesus from Nazareth was passing by. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The people told him that Jesus from Nazareth was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Jesus of Nazareth is passing by," they told him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They told him that Jesus from Nazareth was coming by. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,? they told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They told him, "Jesus the Nazarene is passing by."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Jesus the Nazarene is passing by," they told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they brought him word that Jesus the Nazarene passes by,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they brought him word that Jesus the Nazarene doth pass by,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they announced to him, That Jesus the Nazarite passes by.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They said to him, Jesus the Nazarene is passing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />They were saying to him, “Yeshua the Nazarene passes by.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene is going along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And they told him, that Jesus the Nazarean is going by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />they told him, Jesus the Nazarene is passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Jesus the Nazarene is passing by," they told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they told him, that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And they told him, Jesus of Nazareth is coming by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/18-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7365" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">36</span>When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">“Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3480.htm" title="3480: Nazōraios (N-NMS) -- A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian.">Nazareth</a> <a href="/greek/3928.htm" title="3928: parerchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert.">is passing by,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/518.htm" title="518: Apēngeilan (V-AIA-3P) -- To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.">they told</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him.</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> </span> <span class="reftext">38</span>So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Matthew 20:30-34</a></span><br />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!” / The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-46.htm">Mark 10:46-52</a></span><br />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. / When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” / Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-1.htm">John 9:1-7</a></span><br />Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a></span><br />Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Matthew 9:27-31</a></span><br />As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” / After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. / Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-12.htm">John 12:12-13</a></span><br />The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></span><br />The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a></span><br />The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a></span><br />The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-8.htm">Psalm 146:8</a></span><br />the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Luke 7:22</a></span><br />So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by.</p><p class="hdg">they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/2-1.htm">Mark 2:1-3</a></b></br> And again he entered into Capernaum, after <i>some</i> days; and it was noised that he was in the house… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35,36</a></b></br> Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm">2 Corinthians 6:2</a></b></br> (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now <i>is</i> the accepted time; behold, now <i>is</i> the day of salvation.)</p><p class="hdg">Jesus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-51.htm">Luke 2:51</a></b></br> And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a></b></br> And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45</a></b></br> Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/18-35.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/10-47.htm">Nazaraean</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/luke/4-34.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/matthew/15-17.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/luke/18-36.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/18-38.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/24-19.htm">Nazaraean</a> <a href="/luke/24-19.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/luke/24-19.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/luke/19-1.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/luke/19-48.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Of the importunate widow.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Of Children brought to Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-18.htm">A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-28.htm">The reward of those who leave all for his sake.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-31.htm">He foretells his death;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/18-35.htm">and restores a blind man to sight.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Jesus of Nazareth</b><br>This title identifies Jesus with His hometown, Nazareth, a small village in Galilee. Nazareth was often looked down upon (<a href="/john/1-46.htm">John 1:46</a>), yet it fulfills the prophecy that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene (<a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a>). The use of "Jesus of Nazareth" highlights His humble origins and humanity, contrasting with His divine mission.<p><b>is passing by</b><br>The phrase indicates the immediacy and urgency of the moment. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, where He would fulfill His mission through His death and resurrection (<a href="/luke/18-31.htm">Luke 18:31-33</a>). This moment signifies a divine appointment, as Jesus often passed through towns and villages, performing miracles and teaching. The transient nature of His passing underscores the need for immediate faith and action, as seen in the blind man's response in the following verses.<p><b>they told him</b><br>The crowd informs the blind man, showing the communal aspect of Jesus' ministry. The people around Jesus often played a role in bringing others to Him, whether through direct interaction or by spreading news of His presence. This reflects the broader theme of witness and testimony found throughout the Gospels, where individuals and groups are called to share the message of Christ with others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_of_nazareth.htm">Jesus of Nazareth</a></b><br>Central figure in the New Testament, recognized as the Messiah and Son of God. His earthly ministry involved teaching, healing, and ultimately, the redemption of humanity through His death and resurrection.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blind_beggar.htm">The Blind Beggar</a></b><br>Although not named in this verse, the context reveals a blind man sitting by the roadside, who becomes aware of Jesus' presence and seeks healing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>The group of people accompanying Jesus, who inform the blind beggar that Jesus is passing by.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>The city near which this event takes place. Jericho is historically significant in the Bible, known for its walls that fell in the Old Testament and as a place of Jesus' ministry in the New Testament.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roadside.htm">The Roadside</a></b><br>The setting of this encounter, symbolizing the place of need and opportunity for divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_divine_opportunities.htm">Recognizing Divine Opportunities</a></b><br>Just as the blind beggar recognized Jesus' presence, we must be attentive to the moments when God is near and ready to act in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The beggar's response to Jesus' presence was immediate and vocal. Our faith should also be active, prompting us to call out to God in our times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/persistence_in_prayer.htm">Persistence in Prayer</a></b><br>Despite the crowd's attempts to silence him, the beggar persisted. We should be persistent in our prayers, trusting that God hears us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_name.htm">The Power of Jesus' Name</a></b><br>The beggar's recognition of "Jesus of Nazareth" signifies the power and authority in Jesus' name. We should have confidence in the name of Jesus as we seek His intervention.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_sight.htm">Spiritual Sight</a></b><br>Beyond physical healing, this passage invites us to consider our spiritual blindness and the need for Jesus to open our eyes to His truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_empty_tomb_mean.htm">What does the empty tomb symbolize in Christianity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_1_samuel.htm">What does 'Nothing Will Be Impossible with God' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_jesus_called_'of_nazareth'.htm">How is Jesus "from Nazareth" if born in Bethlehem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_this_cup_pass_from_me.htm">Can this cup pass from me?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 37.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.</span> The Lord's name was by this time a household word in Palestine, and among the sick and afflicted a most precious and welcome sound. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/18-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nazareth</span><br /><span class="grk">Ναζωραῖος</span> <span class="translit">(Nazōraios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3480.htm">Strong's 3480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is passing by,”</span><br /><span class="grk">παρέρχεται</span> <span class="translit">(parerchetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3928.htm">Strong's 3928: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they told</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀπήγγειλαν</span> <span class="translit">(Apēngeilan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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