Matthew 20:30 kjv — And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy…

King James Version

"And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David."

— Matthew 20:30, King James Version

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Matthew 20 — Context

27

And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:

28

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

29

And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

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And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

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And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

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And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?

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They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.

Matthew 20:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 20:30 say?
Matthew 20:30 in the King James Version reads: “And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.”
Where is Matthew 20:30 in the Bible?
Matthew 20:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 30.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 20:30.
What translation should I read Matthew 20:30 in?
Matthew 20:30 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 20:30?
Matthew 20:30 reads (KJV): “And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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