New International VersionThey told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
New Living TranslationThey told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by.
English Standard VersionThey told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
Berean Standard Bible“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.
Berean Literal BibleAnd they told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."
King James BibleAnd they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
New King James VersionSo they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
New American Standard BibleThey told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
NASB 1995They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
NASB 1977And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
Legacy Standard BibleThey reported to him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
Amplified BibleThey told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
Christian Standard Bible“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.
Holman Christian Standard BibleJesus the Nazarene is passing by,” they told him.
American Standard VersionAnd they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
Contemporary English VersionSome people told him that Jesus from Nazareth was passing by.
English Revised VersionAnd they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe people told him that Jesus from Nazareth was passing by.
Good News Translation"Jesus of Nazareth is passing by," they told him.
International Standard VersionThey told him that Jesus from Nazareth was coming by.
NET BibleThey told him, "Jesus the Nazarene is passing by."
New Heart English BibleThey told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
Weymouth New Testament"Jesus the Nazarene is passing by," they told him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.
World English BibleThey told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they brought him word that Jesus the Nazarene passes by,
Berean Literal BibleAnd they told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."
Young's Literal Translation and they brought him word that Jesus the Nazarene doth pass by,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd they announced to him, That Jesus the Nazarite passes by. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
New American BibleThey told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
New Revised Standard VersionThey told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey said to him, Jesus the Nazarene is passing.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishThey were saying to him, “Yeshua the Nazarene passes by.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by.
Godbey New TestamentAnd they told him that Jesus the Nazarene is going along.
Haweis New TestamentAnd they told him, that Jesus the Nazarean is going by.
Mace New Testamentthey told him, Jesus the Nazarene is passing by.
Weymouth New Testament"Jesus the Nazarene is passing by," they told him.
Worrell New TestamentAnd they told him, that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by.
Worsley New TestamentAnd they told him, Jesus of Nazareth is coming by.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar… 36When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37“JesusofNazarethis passing by,”they toldhim.38So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”…
Cross References Matthew 20:30-34And 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!” / The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked. ...
Mark 10:46-52Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road. / 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!” ...
John 9:1-7Now 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. ...
Isaiah 35:5-6Then 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.
Matthew 9:27-31As 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.” ...
John 12:12-13The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
Zechariah 9:9Rejoice 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.
Matthew 21:9The 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!”
Mark 11:9-10The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
John 1:29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Isaiah 42:6-7“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.
Psalm 146:8the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.
Matthew 11:5The 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.
Luke 7:22So 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.
John 8:12Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Treasury of Scripture And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by. they. Mark 2:1-3 And again he entered into Capernaum, aftersome days; and it was noised that he was in the house… John 12:35,36 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth… 2 Corinthians 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, nowis the accepted time; behold, nowis the day of salvation.) Jesus. Luke 2:51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. Matthew 2:23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. John 1:45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. Jump to Previous JesusNazaraeanNazareneNazarethPassethPassingWordJump to Next JesusNazaraeanNazareneNazarethPassethPassingWordLuke 18 1.Of the importunate widow.9.Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.15.Of Children brought to Jesus.18.A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.28.The reward of those who leave all for his sake.31.He foretells his death;35.and restores a blind man to sight.Jesus of NazarethThis title identifies Jesus with His hometown, Nazareth, a small village in Galilee. Nazareth was often looked down upon ( John 1:46), yet it fulfills the prophecy that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene ( Matthew 2:23). The use of "Jesus of Nazareth" highlights His humble origins and humanity, contrasting with His divine mission. is passing by
The phrase indicates the immediacy and urgency of the moment. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, where He would fulfill His mission through His death and resurrection (Luke 18:31-33). This moment signifies a divine appointment, as Jesus often passed through towns and villages, performing miracles and teaching. The transient nature of His passing underscores the need for immediate faith and action, as seen in the blind man's response in the following verses. they told him
The crowd informs the blind man, showing the communal aspect of Jesus' ministry. The people around Jesus often played a role in bringing others to Him, whether through direct interaction or by spreading news of His presence. This reflects the broader theme of witness and testimony found throughout the Gospels, where individuals and groups are called to share the message of Christ with others. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus of NazarethCentral figure in the New Testament, recognized as the Messiah and Son of God. His earthly ministry involved teaching, healing, and ultimately, the redemption of humanity through His death and resurrection. 2. The Blind BeggarAlthough not named in this verse, the context reveals a blind man sitting by the roadside, who becomes aware of Jesus' presence and seeks healing. 3. The CrowdThe group of people accompanying Jesus, who inform the blind beggar that Jesus is passing by. 4. JerichoThe city near which this event takes place. Jericho is historically significant in the Bible, known for its walls that fell in the Old Testament and as a place of Jesus' ministry in the New Testament. 5. The RoadsideThe setting of this encounter, symbolizing the place of need and opportunity for divine intervention. Teaching Points Recognizing Divine OpportunitiesJust as the blind beggar recognized Jesus' presence, we must be attentive to the moments when God is near and ready to act in our lives. Faith in ActionThe beggar's response to Jesus' presence was immediate and vocal. Our faith should also be active, prompting us to call out to God in our times of need. Persistence in PrayerDespite the crowd's attempts to silence him, the beggar persisted. We should be persistent in our prayers, trusting that God hears us. The Power of Jesus' NameThe beggar's recognition of "Jesus of Nazareth" signifies the power and authority in Jesus' name. We should have confidence in the name of Jesus as we seek His intervention. Spiritual SightBeyond physical healing, this passage invites us to consider our spiritual blindness and the need for Jesus to open our eyes to His truth. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 18
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Can this cup pass from me?Verse 37. - And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. The Lord's name was by this time a household word in Palestine, and among the sick and afflicted a most precious and welcome sound.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek “JesusἸησοῦς(Iēsous)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.ofὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.NazarethΝαζωραῖος(Nazōraios)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3480:A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian.is passing by,”παρέρχεται(parerchetai)Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3928:From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert.they toldἈπήγγειλαν(Apēngeilan)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 518:To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.him.αὐτῷ(autō)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
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