New International Version When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” New Living Translation When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” English Standard Version And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Berean Standard Bible When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Berean Literal Bible And having heard that it is Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and to say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” King James Bible 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. New King James Version And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” New American Standard Bible And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” NASB 1995 When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” NASB 1977 And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Legacy Standard Bible And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Amplified Bible When Bartimaeus heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout and say, “Jesus, Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!” Berean Annotated Bible When he heard that it was Jesus (YHWH saves) of Nazareth (branch), he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David (beloved), have mercy on me! Christian Standard Bible When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, “Son of David, Jesus, have mercy on me!” American Standard Version And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. Contemporary English Version When he heard that it was Jesus from Nazareth, he shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!" English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation When he heard that Jesus from Nazareth [was passing by], he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Good News Translation When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, "Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!" International Standard Version When he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was there, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" NET Bible When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" New Heart English Bible When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me." Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament Hearing that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, "Son of David, Jesus, have pity on me." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” World English Bible When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having heard that it is Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and to say, “The Son of David—Jesus! Deal kindly with me”; Berean Literal Bible And having heard that it is Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and to say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Young's Literal Translation and having heard that it is Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and to say, 'The Son of David -- Jesus! deal kindly with me;' Smith's Literal Translation And having heard that it is Jesus the Nazarite, he began to cry, and to say, Son of David, O Jesus, compassionate me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho when he had heard, that it was Jesus of Nazareth, began to cry out, and to say: Jesus son of David, have mercy on me. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and to say, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me.” New American Bible On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” New Revised Standard Version When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry aloud and say, O son of David, have mercy on me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he heard that it was Yeshua the Nazarene, and he began to cry out and to say, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me! Godbey New Testament And hearing that it is Jesus the Nazarene, began to cry out, and say, Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me. Haweis New Testament and hearing that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, and say, O Son of David, Jesus, have mercy on me! Mace New Testament when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he cried out, and said, Jesus, son of David, have pity on me. Weymouth New Testament Hearing that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, "Son of David, Jesus, have pity on me." Worrell New Testament And, hearing that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, "Son of David! Jesus! have mercy on me!" Worsley New Testament And hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus Heals Bartimaeus46Next, 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. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”… Cross References When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” John 18:5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them. he began to cry out, Matthew 20:30 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!” Luke 18:38 So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” “Jesus, Son of David, Matthew 9:27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” Matthew 21:9 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!” have mercy on me!” Matthew 15:22 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.” Luke 17:13 and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Luke 18:35-39 As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging. / When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. / “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him. … Isaiah 35:5-6 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. 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. John 9:1-7 Now 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. … Psalm 146:8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. Isaiah 61:1 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, Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, John 7:42 Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” Treasury of Scripture And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me. Jesus. 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. Matthew 21:11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. Matthew 26:71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. thou. Isaiah 9:6,7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… Isaiah 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: Jeremiah 23:5,6 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth… Jump to Previous Cry David Deal Ears Heard Hearing Jesus Kindly Mercy Nazaraean Nazarene Nazareth Pity ShoutJump to Next Cry David Deal Ears Heard Hearing Jesus Kindly Mercy Nazaraean Nazarene Nazareth Pity ShoutMark 10 1. Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;13. blesses the children that are brought unto him; 17. resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life; 23. tells his disciples of the danger of riches; 28. promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel; 32. foretells his death and resurrection; 35. bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him; 46. and restores to Bartimaeus his sight. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, Bartimaeus recognized that the well-known teacher and healer from Nazareth was passing through Jericho. Though Jesus had humble earthly origins, His works had become widely known. Jhn 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One… he began to cry out, Unable to reach Jesus through the crowd, Bartimaeus called loudly and repeatedly, refusing to let the opportunity pass. Mat 20:30 And there were two blind men sitting beside the road.… “Jesus, Son of David, This title openly identified Jesus as the promised Messiah and rightful heir to David’s royal line. Mat 9:27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men… have mercy on me!” Bartimaeus appealed to Jesus with humble dependence, seeking compassion and healing from the One he believed had authority to restore him. Mat 15:22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came… Persons / Places / Events 1. BartimaeusA blind beggar sitting by the roadside in Jericho. His physical blindness symbolizes spiritual blindness, and his cry for mercy represents a deep faith in Jesus' power to heal and save. 2. Jesus of Nazareth The central figure of the New Testament, recognized here by Bartimaeus as the "Son of David," a Messianic title acknowledging Jesus' royal lineage and divine mission. 3. Jericho An ancient city with a rich biblical history, serving as the backdrop for this encounter. It represents a place of transition and transformation, as Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem. 4. The Crowd The people surrounding Jesus, who initially rebuke Bartimaeus, reflecting societal barriers to faith and the need for persistence in seeking Jesus. 5. Son of David A Messianic title that connects Jesus to the promises made to King David, emphasizing His role as the promised Savior and King. Teaching Points Recognition of Jesus' IdentityBartimaeus acknowledges Jesus as the "Son of David," demonstrating faith in His Messianic role. We are called to recognize and proclaim Jesus' true identity in our lives. Persistence in Faith Despite the crowd's rebuke, Bartimaeus persists in calling out to Jesus. This teaches us the importance of perseverance in prayer and faith, even when faced with obstacles. Cry for Mercy Bartimaeus' plea for mercy is a model for our own prayers. We should approach Jesus with humility, recognizing our need for His grace and compassion. Jesus' Compassion Jesus stops and responds to Bartimaeus, illustrating His compassion and willingness to meet us in our need. We are encouraged to trust in His loving response to our cries for help. Transformation through Faith Bartimaeus' healing is both physical and spiritual, symbolizing the transformative power of faith in Jesus. We are invited to experience this transformation in our own lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 10:47?2. How does Bartimaeus' cry for mercy demonstrate faith in Jesus' healing power? 3. What can we learn from Bartimaeus about persistence in prayer? 4. How does Mark 10:47 connect to other instances of Jesus healing the blind? 5. In what ways can we call out to Jesus in our own struggles? 6. How does acknowledging Jesus as "Son of David" affirm His messianic identity? 7. Why did Bartimaeus call Jesus the "Son of David" in Mark 10:47? 8. How does Mark 10:47 demonstrate Jesus' messianic identity? 9. What is the significance of Bartimaeus' faith in Mark 10:47? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 10? Bartimaeus hears about Jesus, believes what he hears, and acts on that belief with persistent, personal, theologically rich cries for mercy. He recognizes Jesus both as the approachable Nazarene and the royal Son of David. The verse models how saving faith is birthed by hearing, expressed by bold petition, grounded in correct confession of Christ, and focused on God’s merciful character. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whenκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. he heard ἀκούσας (akousas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it was ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. of ὁ (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. Nazareth, Ναζαρηνός (Nazarēnos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3479: Of Nazareth, a Nazarene. From Nazareth; a Nazarene, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth. he began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to cry out, κράζειν (krazein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 2896: To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. “Jesus, Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Son Υἱὲ (Huie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of David, Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 1138: David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. have mercy on ἐλέησόν (eleēson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate. me!” με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. 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