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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Lord,&#8221 they answered, &#8220we want our sight.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Lord,” they said, “we want to see!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Lord,” they answered, “let our eyes be opened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />They say to Him, "Lord, that our eyes might be opened."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They said to Him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They said to Him, “Lord, <i>we want</i> our eyes to be opened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They said to Him, &#8220Lord, we want our eyes to be opened.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They said to Him, “Lord, <i>we want</i> our eyes to be opened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They said to Him, “Lord, that our eyes be opened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They answered Him, “Lord, <i>we want</i> our eyes to be opened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Lord,” they said to him, “open our eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lord,&#8221 they said to Him, &#8220open our eyes!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They answered, "Lord, we want to see!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They told him, "Lord, we want you to give us our eyesight back."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Sir," they answered, "we want you to give us our sight!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They told him, "Lord, we want to be able to see!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Lord,? they answered, ?let our eyes be opened.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They said to him, "Lord, let our eyes be opened."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They told him, "Lord, that our eyes may be opened."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They say to him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Sir, let our eyes be opened," they replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They told him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They say to Him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />They say to Him, "Lord, that our eyes might be opened."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> they say to him, 'Sir, that our eyes may be opened;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They say to him, Lord, that our eyes might be opened.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They say to him: Lord, that our eyes be opened. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />They said to him, “Lord, that our eyes be opened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They answered him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They said to him, Our Lord, that our eyes may be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />They were saying to him, “Our Lord, that our eyes may be opened.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />They said to him: Lord, that our eyes may be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />They say unto Him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />they said to him, grant Lord that we may have sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Sir, let our eyes be opened," they replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />They say to Him, "Lord, that our eyes may be opened."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />They answered Him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/20-33.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5910" 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/matthew/20.htm">The Blind Men by the Road</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“Lord,”</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">they answered,</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">“let</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmoi (N-NMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">eyes</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: anoigōsin (V-ASP-3P) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">be opened.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">34</span>Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.…<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="/mark/10-51.htm">Mark 10:51</a></span><br />“What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-41.htm">Luke 18:41</a></span><br />“What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.”<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/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</a></span><br />Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a></span><br />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="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30-31</a></span><br />Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-14.htm">Matthew 21:14</a></span><br />The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Luke 7:21-22</a></span><br />At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind. / 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="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-8</a></span><br />But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.<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="/isaiah/29-18.htm">Isaiah 29:18</a></span><br />On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see.<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="/john/12-46.htm">John 12:46</a></span><br />I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17-20</a></span><br />Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. / As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. / And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They say to him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.</p><p class="hdg">Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a></b></br> Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-19</a></b></br> That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/18-9.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/matthew/17-27.htm">Open</a> <a href="/matthew/17-27.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/matthew/17-9.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/matthew/20-32.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/matthew/24-40.htm">Open</a> <a href="/matthew/27-52.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/matthew/21-30.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Jesus, by the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, shows that God is debtor unto no man;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-17.htm">foretells his passion;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">by answering the mother of Zebedee's children, teaches his disciples to be humble;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/20-29.htm">and gives two blind men their 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/matthew/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>"Lord," they answered</b><br>The term "Lord" here is a title of respect and recognition of authority. In the context of the Gospels, it often signifies acknowledgment of Jesus' divine authority and messianic role. The blind men addressing Jesus as "Lord" indicates their faith in His power to heal. This title is consistent with other instances in the New Testament where individuals recognize Jesus' divine nature (e.g., <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2</a>, <a href="/matthew/14-28.htm">Matthew 14:28-30</a>). The use of "Lord" also reflects the cultural understanding of a master-servant relationship, where the master has the power to grant requests.<p><b>"let our eyes be opened."</b><br>This request is both literal and metaphorical. Literally, the blind men are asking for physical sight, which is a common miracle performed by Jesus, demonstrating His compassion and divine authority over physical ailments (e.g., <a href="/john/9.htm">John 9:1-7</a>). Metaphorically, the opening of eyes symbolizes spiritual enlightenment and understanding. In biblical literature, blindness often represents spiritual ignorance or lack of faith, while sight represents knowledge and faith (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a>, <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18</a>). The plea for opened eyes can be seen as a deeper request for spiritual insight and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. This aligns with the prophetic mission of the Messiah to bring light to those in darkness (<a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is approached by two blind men seeking healing. His compassion and power to heal are highlighted.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/two_blind_men.htm">Two Blind Men</a></b><br>These individuals represent those in need of physical and spiritual sight. Their faith and persistence in seeking Jesus are key elements of the account.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>The city where this event takes place. Jericho is significant in biblical history as a place of both judgment and mercy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>The people accompanying Jesus, who initially rebuke the blind men but later witness the miracle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roadside.htm">The Roadside</a></b><br>The setting of the encounter, symbolizing the journey of life and the opportunities to meet Jesus along the way.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_persistence.htm">Faith and Persistence</a></b><br>The blind men demonstrate unwavering faith and persistence. Despite being rebuked by the crowd, they continue to call out to Jesus. This teaches us the importance of persistent faith in seeking Jesus, even when faced with obstacles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_blindness.htm">Spiritual Blindness</a></b><br>Physical blindness in the Bible often symbolizes spiritual blindness. We are reminded to seek Jesus to open our spiritual eyes, allowing us to see truth and live in His light.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/compassion_of_christ.htm">Compassion of Christ</a></b><br>Jesus' response to the blind men shows His compassion and willingness to meet us in our need. We are called to emulate His compassion in our interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>The simple yet profound request, "Lord, let our eyes be opened," underscores the power of prayer. We are encouraged to bring our needs to Jesus with faith and simplicity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_miracles.htm">Witnessing Miracles</a></b><br>The crowd's change from rebuking to witnessing a miracle reminds us of the transformative power of Jesus' works. We should be open to witnessing and sharing the miracles in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_miracles_did_jesus_do_in_the_bible.htm">What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_on_converting_persecution.htm">What does the Bible say about converting persecution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_33_15-16_compare_to_dream_research.htm">In Job 33:15-16, how does the claim that God instructs people through dreams hold up against modern psychological research on dreaming?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) <span class= "bld">Lord.</span>--St. Mark (<a href="/mark/10-51.htm" title="And Jesus answered and said to him, What will you that I should do to you? The blind man said to him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.">Mark 10:51</a>, in the Greek), after his manner, gives the Hebrew word, Rabboni (comp. <a href="/john/20-16.htm" title="Jesus said to her, Mary. She turned herself, and said to him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.">John 20:16</a>), which Bartimaeus actually uttered.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">That our eyes may be opened.</span> So another blind man said, when asked the same question (<a href="/mark/10-51.htm">Mark 10:51</a>). They had at first asked vaguely for mercy, now they prayed definitely for sight - an example to all to make their supplications for particular graces and mercies, and not to be content with general terms which do not describe their special wants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/20-33.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">“Lord,”</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριε</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrie)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they answered,</span><br /><span class="grk">Λέγουσιν</span> <span class="translit">(Legousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">“let</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eyes</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀφθαλμοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(ophthalmoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> </span><span class="str2">The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be opened.”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνοιγῶσιν</span> <span class="translit">(anoigōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/20-33.htm">Matthew 20:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/20-33.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 20:33 They told him Lord that our eyes (Matt. 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