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Luke 18:36

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 18:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.
Luke 18:36 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33and they shall scourge and kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
34And they understood none of these things; and this saying was hid from them, and they perceived not the things that were said.
35And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
36and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.
37And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
39And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And hearing the multitude pass by, etc.] Their “voice”, as the Syriac version expresses it; the noise of their feet, and especially of their tongues; he asked what it meant? what was the meaning of this concourse of people, and of this clamorous noise; or, as the Syriac version reads, “who it should be?” what person of note was passing by, that there was such a multitude after him? to which the answer best agrees.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 20:29-34. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 18". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-18.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Luk 15:26; Mat 21:10, Mat 21:11 Luke 18:37”
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