Matthew 20:34

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately they regained their sight and followed him.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their sight was restored, and they followed him.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} Jesus,{G2424} being moved with compassion,{G4697} touched{G680} their{G846} eyes;{G3788} and{G2532} straightway{G2112} they received their{G846} sight,{G308} and{G2532} followed{G190} him.{G846}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    So{G1161} Jesus{G2424} had compassion{G4697}{(G5679)} on them, and touched{G680}{(G5662)} their{G846} eyes{G3788}: and{G2532} immediately{G2112} their{G846} eyes{G3788} received sight{G308}{(G5656)}, and{G2532} they followed{G190}{(G5656)} him{G846}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Iesus had copassion on the and touched their eyes. And immediatly their eyes receaved syght. And they folowed him.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And Iesus had compassion vpon them, and touched their eyes: & immediatly their eies receaued sight. And they folowed him.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And Iesus mooued with compassion, touched their eyes, & immediatly their eyes receiued sight, and they followed him.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    So Iesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediatly theyr eyes receaued syght. And they folowed hym.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    So Jesus had compassion [on them], and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received their sight, and they followed him.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and having been moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and straightway they received their sight, and followed him.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and straightway they received their sight, and followed him.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And Jesus, being moved with pity, put his fingers on their eyes: and straight away they were able to see, and went after him.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received their sight, and they followed him.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 119:67 : 67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I keep Your word.
  • Ps 119:71 : 71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn Your statutes.
  • Ps 145:8 : 8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in steadfast love.
  • Matt 8:15 : 15 He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve Him.
  • Matt 9:29 : 29 Then he touched their eyes and said, 'According to your faith let it be done to you.'
  • Matt 9:36 : 36 When he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
  • Matt 14:14 : 14 When He stepped ashore and saw the great crowd, He was moved with compassion for them and healed their sick.
  • Matt 15:32 : 32 Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint on the way.”
  • Mark 7:33 : 33 Taking him aside from the crowd in private, He put His fingers into the man's ears, spit, and touched his tongue.
  • Luke 7:13 : 13 When the Lord saw her, He was moved with compassion for her and said, 'Do not weep.'
  • Luke 18:43 : 43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. When all the people saw this, they praised God.
  • Luke 22:51 : 51 But Jesus responded, "No more of this!" And he touched the man's ear and healed him.
  • John 9:6-7 : 6 After saying this, He spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and spread it on the man's eyes. 7 He said to him, 'Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam' (which means 'Sent'). So the man went and washed, and he came back able to see.
  • John 11:33-35 : 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. 34 'Where have you laid him?' he asked. 'Come and see, Lord,' they replied. 35 Jesus wept.
  • Acts 26:18 : 18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.
  • Heb 4:15-16 : 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are—yet without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
  • 1 Pet 3:8 : 8 Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another as brothers and sisters, be tenderhearted and humble.
  • Heb 2:17 : 17 Therefore, He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in service to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.

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    29 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him.

    30 And behold, two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, 'Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!'

    31 The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, 'Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!'

    32 Jesus stopped and called them. 'What do you want me to do for you?' he asked.

    33 They said to him, 'Lord, let our eyes be opened.'

  • 81%

    40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him,

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    42 Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.'

    43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. When all the people saw this, they praised God.

  • 79%

    49 Jesus stopped and said, 'Call him.' So they called to the blind man, 'Take heart! Get up; he is calling you.'

    50 Throwing off his cloak, he jumped up and came to Jesus.

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    52 Jesus said to him, 'Go, your faith has healed you.' Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

  • Matt 9:27-30
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    27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying out, 'Have mercy on us, Son of David!'

    28 When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, 'Do you believe that I can do this?' 'Yes, Lord,' they replied.

    29 Then he touched their eyes and said, 'According to your faith let it be done to you.'

    30 And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus sternly warned them, saying, 'Make sure no one knows about this.'

  • 14 When He stepped ashore and saw the great crowd, He was moved with compassion for them and healed their sick.

  • Mark 8:22-25
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    22 They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him.

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    24 The man looked up and said, 'I see people, but they look like trees walking around.'

    25 Again Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes, and he saw clearly. His sight was restored, and he saw everything distinctly.

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  • 21 At that very time, Jesus healed many people of diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind.

  • 74%

    30 Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the mute, the crippled, and many others, and laid them at his feet; and he healed them.

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  • 41 Jesus was filled with compassion. He reached out his hand and touched the man. 'I am willing,' he said, 'Be clean!'

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    46 They came to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving the city with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind man named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside begging.

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    8 When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to humans.

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  • 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there.

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    15 For the heart of this people has grown dull; they can barely hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise, they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, turn back to me, and I would heal them.

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  • 34 Then, looking up to heaven, He sighed deeply and said to him, "Ephphatha," which means, "Be opened."

  • 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.

  • 13 and raised their voices, saying, 'Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!'

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  • 19 So Jesus got up and went with him, along with his disciples.

  • 15 As soon as the crowd saw Jesus, they were amazed and ran to greet him.

  • 2 A large crowd was following him because they were seeing the signs he was performing on those who were sick.

  • 37 They told him, 'Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.'

  • 11 But the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed healing.

  • 22 And immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.

  • 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.

  • 36 They pleaded with Him to let them touch just the fringe of His garment, and all who touched it were healed completely.

  • 40 "He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they would not see with their eyes or understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them."

  • 10 They asked him, 'Then how were your eyes opened?