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But they only shouted louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be silent, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the crowd rebuked them that they should be silent. But they cried out all the more, saying, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, <i>thou</i> Son of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the multitude warned them that they should be quiet; but they cried out all the more, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the crowd sternly warned them to be quiet; yet they cried out all the more, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, &#8220Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the multitude sternly told them to be quiet; but they cried out all the more, saying, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, saying, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, Son of David (Messiah) have mercy on us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowd demanded that they keep quiet, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowd told them to keep quiet, but they cried out all the more, &#8220Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the multitude rebuked them, that they should hold their peace: but they cried out the more, saying, Lord, have mercy on us, thou son of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The crowd told them to be quiet, but they shouted even louder, "Lord and Son of David, have pity on us!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the multitude rebuked them, that they should hold their peace: but they cried out the more, saying, Lord, have mercy on us, thou son of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The crowd told them to be quiet. But they shouted even louder, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The crowd scolded them and told them to be quiet. But they shouted even more loudly, "Son of David! Have mercy on us, sir!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the crowd told them harshly to be silent, they shouted even louder, "Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The crowd scolded them to get them to be quiet. But they shouted even more loudly, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The crowd rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they shouted even more, "Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the multitude rebuked them, that they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The people angrily tried to silence them, but they cried all the louder. "O Sir, Son of David, pity us," they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The multitude rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the multitude charged them that they might be silent, and they cried out the more, saying, “Deal kindly with us Lord—Son of David.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the crowd rebuked them that they should be silent. But they cried out all the more, saying, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the multitude charged them that they might be silent, and they cried out the more, saying, 'Deal kindly with us sir -- Son of David.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the crowd censured them that they should be silent: but they cried the more, saying, Pity us, O Lord, son of David.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the multitude rebuked them that they should hold their peace. But they cried out the more, saying: O Lord, thou son of David, have mercy on us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But the crowd rebuked them to be quiet. But they cried out all the more, saying, “Lord, Son of David, take pity on us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The crowd warned them to be silent, but they called out all the more, “Lord, Son of David, have pity on us!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The crowd sternly ordered them to be quiet; but they shouted even more loudly, “Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the people rebuked them to keep quiet; but they cried louder, saying, Our Lord, have mercy upon us, son of David.<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 />But the crowds were rebuking them that they would be silent, and they raised their voices all the more and they were saying, “Our Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And the multitude charged them to be silent. But they cried the more, saying: Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the multitude rebuked them, that they should keep silent. And they cried out the more, saying; Have mercy on us, O Lord, son of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And the multitude checked them, that they should be silent; but they cried out the more, Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and the people reprimanded them, to make them hold their tongue: but they bawl'd out the more, have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The people angrily tried to silence them, but they cried all the louder. "O Sir, Son of David, pity us," they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But the multitude rebuked them, that they should be silent. But they cried <i>the</i> more, "Lord, have mercy on us, Thou Son of David!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And the people rebuked them, that they might hold their peace: but they cried out the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, <i>thou</i> son of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/20-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5894" 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">30</span>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!” <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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.">The</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/2008.htm" title="2008: epetimēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.">admonished</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4623.htm" title="4623: siōpēsōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To keep silence, be silent, either voluntarily or involuntarily. From siope; to be dumb; figuratively, to be calm.">to be silent,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</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/2896.htm" title="2896: ekraxan (V-AIA-3P) -- To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to croak or scream, i.e. to call aloud.">they cried out</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: meizon (Adj-ANS-C) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">all the louder,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <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/5207.htm" title="5207: huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-GMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">of David,</a> <a href="/greek/1653.htm" title="1653: eleēson (V-AMA-2S) -- To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.">have mercy on</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us!”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">32</span>Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked.…<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/10-47.htm">Mark 10:47-48</a></span><br />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="/luke/18-38.htm">Luke 18:38-39</a></span><br />So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” / Those who led the way 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="/matthew/9-27.htm">Matthew 9:27</a></span><br />As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22</a></span><br />And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.”<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="/matthew/9-30.htm">Matthew 9:30-31</a></span><br />And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!” / But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.<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="/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="/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="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-8.htm">Jeremiah 31:8</a></span><br />Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly!<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/12-23.htm">Matthew 12:23</a></span><br />The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-2.htm">Matthew 19:2</a></span><br />Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, you son of David.</p><p class="hdg">rebuked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-23.htm">Matthew 15:23</a></b></br> But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Matthew 19:13</a></b></br> Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put <i>his</i> hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.</p><p class="hdg">but they cried.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7,8</a></b></br> Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-25.htm">Genesis 32:25-29</a></b></br> And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Luke 11:8-10</a></b></br> 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… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-57.htm">Angrily</a> <a href="/matthew/17-9.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/matthew/20-29.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/15-23.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">David</a> <a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-28.htm">Louder</a> <a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/matthew/20-29.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/matthew/9-30.htm">Sternly</a> <a href="/matthew/16-12.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/matthew/3-14.htm">Tried</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Angrily</a> <a href="/mark/1-43.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Louder</a> <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/21-6.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/matthew/20-33.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Sternly</a> <a href="/matthew/26-68.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Tried</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/20.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>The crowd admonished them to be silent</b><br />This phrase highlights the societal pressure and opposition faced by those seeking Jesus. The Greek word for "admonished" (ἐπετίμησεν) implies a stern rebuke or command. Historically, crowds often acted as gatekeepers, determining who was worthy of attention. In this context, the crowd's attempt to silence the blind men reflects a common human tendency to overlook or dismiss those in need. This serves as a reminder of the barriers that can exist between individuals and Christ, and the importance of perseverance in faith.<p><b>but they cried out all the louder</b><br />The phrase "cried out" (ἔκραξαν) is derived from the Greek word meaning to shout or scream, indicating the intensity and desperation of the blind men's plea. Their response to the crowd's rebuke was not to be silenced but to amplify their cries. This demonstrates a profound faith and determination, illustrating that true faith often requires persistence in the face of opposition. It is an encouragement to believers to remain steadfast and vocal in their pursuit of Jesus, regardless of societal pressures.<p><b>Lord, Son of David</b><br />This title is significant both theologically and messianically. "Lord" (Κύριε) is a term of respect and recognition of authority, while "Son of David" is a messianic title acknowledging Jesus as the promised descendant of King David, who would restore Israel. This acknowledgment by the blind men shows their recognition of Jesus' divine authority and messianic role, despite their physical blindness. It underscores the theme that spiritual insight is not dependent on physical sight, and true recognition of Jesus comes from faith.<p><b>have mercy on us</b><br />The plea for mercy (ἐλέησον) is a common biblical request, reflecting a deep understanding of human need and divine compassion. In the Jewish context, mercy was a central attribute of God, often associated with His covenantal love and faithfulness. The blind men's request is not just for physical healing but an appeal to Jesus' compassionate nature. This highlights the Christian belief in a God who is not only powerful but also deeply compassionate and willing to respond to the cries of those in need. It serves as a reminder of the importance of approaching God with humility and faith, trusting in His mercy and grace.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">The multitude rebuked them.</span>--The silence of our Lord, the hushed reverence of the multitude, led men to look on the eager, clamorous supplication as intrusive. The entry of the Prophet about to claim His kingdom was not to be thus disturbed. But they were not to be silenced, and the litanies of Christendom for centuries have been modelled on the <span class= "ital">Kyrie Ele鈥箂on</span> ("Lord, have mercy upon us") which came from their lips.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Rebuked them, because</span> (<span class="greek">ἵνα</span>, <span class="accented">in order that</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>they should hold their peace.</span> The motive of the crowd, in thus silencing the blind men, has been explained in two ways - either they grudged that Christ should be addressed by the high title of "Son of David;" or they desired to spare him unseemly importunity and unreasonable interruption in his journey. As the multitude show no signs of hostility at this time, the latter suggestion seems most probable. <span class="cmt_word">They cried</span> <span class="cmt_word">the more.</span> The attempted check only made them more earnest in their entreaty. The opportunity now offered might never present itself again. The officious interference of unsympathizing bystanders was at once brushed aside. They could attract Christ's attention only by their passionate cry, and this they continued to utter with renewed energy. Faith resists opposition and triumphs over all impediments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/20-31.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">The</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">crowd</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄχλος</span> <span class="translit">(ochlos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chided</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπετίμησεν</span> <span class="translit">(epetimēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2008.htm">Strong's 2008: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(autois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<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. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be silent,</span><br /><span class="grk">σιωπήσωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(siōpēsōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4623.htm">Strong's 4623: </a> </span><span class="str2">To keep silence, be silent, either voluntarily or involuntarily. From siope; to be dumb; figuratively, to be calm.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they shouted</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔκραξαν</span> <span class="translit">(ekraxan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all the louder,</span><br /><span class="grk">μεῖζον</span> <span class="translit">(meizon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> </span><span class="str2">Large, great, in the widest sense. </span><br /><br /><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">Son</span><br /><span class="grk">υἱὸς</span> <span class="translit">(huios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David,</span><br /><span class="grk">Δαυίδ</span> <span class="translit">(Dauid)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> </span><span class="str2">David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have mercy on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλέησον</span> <span class="translit">(eleēson)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1653.htm">Strong's 1653: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">us!”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hēmas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. 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