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Matthew 20:33 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Matthew 20:33 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 20 verse 33 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.”
Matthew 20:33 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 20:33
They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened (Κύριε, ἵνα ἀνοιχθῶσιν οἱ ὀφθαλμοὶ ἡμῶν)—The blind men's request is specific, humble, and acknowledges dependence. That our eyes may be opened (ἵνα ἀνοιχθῶσιν)—The subjunctive aorist passive anoichthōsin recognizes that only Jesus can open their eyes; they cannot do this themselves. The passive voice implies divine action—only God can give sight, physically and spiritually.Verse 34 records Jesus's immediate healing: 'Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.' Their...
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Cross-References for Matthew 20:33
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“that I may see wondrous things out of your law.”
“the Father of glory”