KJV ORIGINAL
And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
As Jesus was leaving, two blind guys started following him, calling out, 'Jesus, son of David, please help us!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes you have to chase after what you need, even when you can't see where it's going.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew is traditionally attributed to the apostle Matthew, written for a Jewish Christian audience likely in Syria during the late first century CE. It aimed to present Jesus as the Jewish Messiah, fulfilling prophecy and providing guidance for a community navigating its identity within Judaism after the Temple's destruction.
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