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Matthew 20:31 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 20:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 20 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.”
Matthew 20:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 20:31
And the multitude rebuked them (ὁ δὲ ὄχλος ἐπετίμησεν αὐτοῖς)—The verb epetimēsen (rebuked) carries strong censure; the crowd actively silenced the blind men, considering their cries inappropriate or annoying. Religious crowds often obstruct rather than assist those seeking Jesus. Because they should hold their peace (ἵνα σιωπήσωσιν)—The purpose clause reveals the crowd's intent to silence worship that inconvenienced them.But they cried the more (οἱ δὲ μεῖζον ἔκραξαν)—The comparative adverb meizon (the more, greater) shows intensified desperation. Opposition increased their urgency rather than...
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Cross-References for Matthew 20:31
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“that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.”
“watching therein with thanksgiving;”
“he touched the hollow of his thigh”
“Pray without ceasing.”
“although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend”
“saying”
“and not give up”
“that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more”