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Mark 10:48

King James Version (KJV)

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And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, [Thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.

Mark 10:48 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 10:48

Theological / Devotional

Charged him. Or, “reproved him.” Probably they were seeking to avert a public incident upon which the Jewish or the Roman authorities might seize as a pretext for arresting Him. See on Matt. 19:1, 3 ; 20:18.

Hold his peace. Literally, “be silent.”

Cried the more. Bartimaeus realized that this might be his only opportunity to obtain healing at the hands of Jesus. His persistence testified to his earnest faith in the power of Jesus.

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