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Luke 18:37

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 18:37 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
Luke 18:37 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
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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 they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.] Some of the company answered him, that Jesus, the prophet of Nazareth, so much talked of, and said to be the Messiah, who was become so famous for his doctrines and miracles, for healing diseases, and dispossessing devils, was just “then” passing by; and this occasioned the noise and clamour.”
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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
“they: Mar 2:1-3; Joh 12:35, Joh 12:36; Co2 6:2 Jesus: Luk 2:51; Mat 2:23; Joh 1:45, Joh 19:19; Act 2:22, Act 4:10 Luke 18:38”
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