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<a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, because he’s my only child. <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then a man from the crowd cried out, &#8220Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he&#8217s my only child. <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child: <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Just then someone in the crowd shouted, "Teacher, please do something for my son! He is my only child! <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Master, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child: <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A man in the crowd shouted, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son. He's my only child. <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> A man shouted from the crowd, "Teacher! I beg you, look at my son--my only son! <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Suddenly, a man in the crowd shouted, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, because he is my only child. <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, ?Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child. <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Then a man from the crowd cried out, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son--he is my only child! <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, a man from the crowd called out, saying, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee look upon my son: for he is my only child. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and a man from the crowd called out, "Rabbi, I beg you to pity my son, for he is my only child. <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only born child. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and behold, a man from the multitude cried out, saying, “Teacher, I implore You, look on my son, because he is my only begotten; <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, saying, "Teacher, I implore You to look upon my son, for he is an only child to me. <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and lo, a man from the multitude cried out, saying, 'Teacher, I beseech thee, look upon my son, because he is my only begotten; <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, behold, a man from the crowd cried out, saying, Teacher, I implore thee look upon my son: for he is my only born.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And behold a man among the crowd cried out, saying: Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son, because he is my only one. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, saying, “Teacher, I beg you, look kindly on my son, for he is my only son. <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> There was a man in the crowd who cried out, “Teacher, I beg you, look at my son; he is my only child. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Just then a man from the crowd shouted, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son; he is my only child.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And one of the men of that crowd cried out and said, O teacher, I beg you to have mercy on me. I have an only son, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And one man from that crowd called and he said, “Teacher, I beg you, restore my son to me; he is the only child I have.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And, behold, a man from the multitude cried out, saying: Teacher, I beseech thee, look upon my son, for he is my only child; <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And behold, a man from the multitude cried out, saying, Teacher, I pray thee look upon my son, because he is to me an only child: <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And, behold, a man from among the multitude cried out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, look upon my son; for he is my only begotten. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when one of the company cry'd out, master, I beseech you, cast your eyes upon my son, for he is my only child: <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and a man from the crowd called out, "Rabbi, I beg you to pity my son, for he is my only child. <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, "Teacher, I pray Thee to look upon my son, because he is my only begotten. <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and one of the people cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee look upon my son, for he is my only child; <a href="/parallel/luke/9-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3865" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">The Boy with an Evil Spirit</a> 37The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd. 38<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Suddenly</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: anēr (N-NMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- 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: ochlou (N-GMS) -- 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/994.htm" title="994: eboēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout.">cried out,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskale (N-VMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">“Teacher,</a> <a href="/greek/1189.htm" title="1189: deomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition.">I beg</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/1914.htm" title="1914: epiblepsai (V-ANA) -- To look with favor on, regard. From epi and blepo; to gaze at.">to look</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">at</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huion (N-AMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">son,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">he is</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3439.htm" title="3439: monogenēs (Adj-NMS) -- Only, only-begotten; unique. From monos and ginomai; only-born, i.e. Sole.">only child.</a> 39A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/17-14.htm">Matthew 17:14-18</a> When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him. / “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. / I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not heal him.” ... <a href="/mark/9-17.htm">Mark 9:17-27</a> Someone in the crowd replied, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a spirit that makes him mute. / Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.” / “O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.” ... <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22</a> 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.” <a href="/john/4-49.htm">John 4:49</a> “Sir,” the official said, “come down before my child dies.” <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-13</a> When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him, / “Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.” / “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied. ... <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Mark 5:22-24</a> A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet / and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.” / So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed and pressed around Him. <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Matthew 9:18-19</a> While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.” / So Jesus got up and went with him, along with His disciples. <a href="/2_kings/4-18.htm">2 Kings 4:18-37</a> And the child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the harvesters. / “My head! My head!” he complained to his father. So his father told a servant, “Carry him to his mother.” / After the servant had picked him up and carried him to his mother, the boy sat on her lap until noon, and then he died. ... <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17-24</a> Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. / “O man of God,” said the woman to Elijah, “what have you done to me? Have you come to remind me of my iniquity and cause the death of my son?” / But Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.” So he took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. ... <a href="/genesis/22-2.htm">Genesis 22:2</a> “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” <a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Judges 11:34-35</a> And when Jephthah returned home to Mizpah, there was his daughter coming out to meet him with tambourines and dancing! She was his only child; he had no son or daughter besides her. / As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.” <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13</a> As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. <a href="/isaiah/38-1.htm">Isaiah 38:1-5</a> In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’” / Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, / saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. ... <a href="/jeremiah/31-9.htm">Jeremiah 31:9</a> They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.” <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech you, look on my son: for he is my only child.look.<a href="/luke/7-12.htm">Luke 7:12</a> Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.<a href="/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41,42</a> And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: … <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22</a> And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.for.<a href="/genesis/44-20.htm">Genesis 44:20</a> And we said unto my lord, We have a father, an old man, and a child of his old age, a little one; and his brother is dead, and he alone is left of his mother, and his father loveth him.<a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/luke/8-54.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/9-14.htm">Company</a> <a href="/luke/8-54.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/luke/9-33.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/luke/7-14.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/luke/9-33.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">Request</a> <a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/14-18.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/john/1-13.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Company</a> <a href="/luke/15-21.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/10-41.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/9-40.htm">Request</a> <a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</a> </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'; 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The man’s sudden outcry indicates a deep need and a sense of urgency. In the context of Jesus' ministry, crowds often gathered around Him, seeking healing and teaching. This reflects the common practice of people seeking out rabbis or healers in public spaces. The man's cry can be seen as an act of faith, believing that Jesus has the power to help.Teacher The term "Teacher" is a respectful address, acknowledging Jesus' authority and role as a rabbi. In Jewish culture, rabbis were highly respected as interpreters of the Law and spiritual leaders. This title indicates the man's recognition of Jesus' wisdom and authority, even if he may not fully understand Jesus' divine nature.I beg You to look at my son The plea for Jesus to "look" at his son suggests a request for attention and compassion. In biblical times, a look from a person of authority could imply a willingness to help or heal. This reflects the man's faith in Jesus' ability to heal through His mere attention or presence. It also highlights the personal nature of Jesus' ministry, where He often responded to individual needs.for he is my only child The mention of the son being an "only child" adds emotional weight to the father's plea. In ancient Jewish culture, an only child, especially a son, was of great significance for carrying on the family name and inheritance. This detail underscores the father's desperation and the potential social and economic implications of his son's condition. It also echoes other biblical narratives where only children are central, such as Isaac, the only son of Abraham and Sarah, highlighting themes of faith and divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_man_in_the_crowd.htm">The Man in the Crowd</a> A desperate father seeking help for his only son, demonstrating the human condition of helplessness and need for divine intervention. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_son.htm">The Son</a> The man's only child, afflicted by a spirit, representing innocence and the impact of spiritual warfare on individuals. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (Teacher)</a> Referred to as "Teacher," highlighting His role as a rabbi and spiritual authority, capable of performing miracles and offering divine assistance. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A group of people witnessing the interaction, symbolizing the public nature of Jesus' ministry and the widespread need for His healing power. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a> This event takes place in the context of Jesus' ministry, where He is often surrounded by those seeking healing and teaching.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/desperation_leads_to_faith.htm">Desperation Leads to Faith</a> The father's cry to Jesus shows that desperation can drive us to seek divine help. In our moments of need, we should turn to Jesus, trusting in His power and compassion. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_as_teacher_and_healer.htm">The Role of Jesus as Teacher and Healer</a> Jesus is not only a teacher of wisdom but also a healer of physical and spiritual ailments. We should approach Him with our needs, believing in His authority to transform our situations. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith.htm">The Importance of Faith</a> The father's plea is an act of faith, recognizing Jesus' ability to heal. Our faith should be active, prompting us to bring our concerns to God in prayer. <a href="/topical/c/community_witness.htm">Community Witness</a> The presence of the crowd reminds us that our faith and the miracles we experience can serve as a testimony to others, drawing them closer to Christ. <a href="/topical/p/parental_intercession.htm">Parental Intercession</a> The father's advocacy for his son highlights the importance of interceding for our loved ones, trusting that God hears and responds to our prayers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/why_keep_the_vision_secret_until_resurrection.htm">Why did Jesus instruct the disciples to keep the vision secret until after his resurrection if it confirmed his divine identity?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_matthew_16_28_prophecy.htm">How can we reconcile Jesus's prophecy in Matthew 16:28 that some disciples would not die before seeing the Son of Man coming with the fact that they all eventually died?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_12_10_fit_with_god's_forgiveness.htm">Luke 12:10 mentions an 'unforgivable sin.' How does that align with passages elsewhere in the Bible that emphasize God's limitless forgiveness?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'not_taste_death'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'some will not taste death'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) A man of the company.--Better, a man from among the multitude.Master.--Here St. Luke uses the more common word, which means "teacher."He is mine only child.--Note, as in the history of the widow of Nain (<a href="/luke/5-12.htm" title="And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and sought him, saying, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.">Luke 5:12</a>), the tender sympathy shown in St. Luke's narrative. He is the only Evangelist who calls attention to the fact.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 38. - A man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. The tender sympathy of St. Luke is shown in this little detail. He is the only evangelist who mentions that the poor tormented boy was an only child. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Suddenly καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a man ἀνὴρ (anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. in ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowd ὄχλου (ochlou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. cried out, ἐβόησεν (eboēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_994.htm">Strong's 994: </a> To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout. “Teacher, Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. I beg δέομαί (deomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1189.htm">Strong's 1189: </a> To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. You σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to look ἐπιβλέψαι (epiblepsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1914.htm">Strong's 1914: </a> To look with favor on, regard. From epi and blepo; to gaze at. at ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. son, υἱόν (huion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. he is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. my μοί (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. only child. μονογενής (monogenēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3439.htm">Strong's 3439: </a> Only, only-begotten; unique. 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