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Mark 10:47

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, [thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.

Mark 10:47 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 10:47

Theological / Devotional

When he heard. Throngs were now constantly passing along the road to Jerusalem. The beggars no doubt overheard some of the bystanders say that Jesus was in this particular throng.

Son of David. The use of this strictly Messianic title implies some degree of recognition of Jesus as the Promised One (see on Matt. 1:1 ; 9:27).

Have mercy. Compare Matt. 9:27 ; 15:22.

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