And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
Jesus stopped walking and told them to bring the blind man over. So they called out to him, 'Hey, don't worry, get up! He's asking for you.'
When Jesus calls your name, the whole energy shifts, suddenly everyone's cheering you on.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem when he encountered Bartimaeus, a blind beggar sitting by the roadside, who cried out for mercy. The crowd initially tried to silence Bartimaeus, viewing him as an insignificant interruption, but Jesus stopped and showed compassion by calling him forward. This event highlights the cultural context of ancient Judea, where people with disabilities like blindness often faced social exclusion and depended on begging for survival.
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