Matthew 20:33

Matthew 20:34 net — Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.

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

— Matthew 20:34, NET Bible

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Matthew 20:34 in Other Translations

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KJV
“So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. ”
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ASV
“And Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and straightway they received their sight, and followed him. ”
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WEB
“Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received their sight, and they followed him.”
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DRB
“And Jesus having compassion on them, touched their eyes. And immediately they saw and followed him. ”
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BBE
“And Jesus, being moved with pity, put his fingers on their eyes: and straight away they were able to see, and went after him.”
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KJVA
“So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. ”
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Matthew 20 — Context

The crowd scolded them to get them to be quiet. But they shouted even more loudly,“Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!”

Jesus stopped, called them, and said,“What do you want me to do for you?”

They said to him,“Lord, let our eyes be opened.”

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

Matthew 20:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 20:34 say?

Matthew 20:34 in the NET Bible reads: “Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.”

Where is Matthew 20:34 in the Bible?

Matthew 20:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 34.

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 20:34.

What translation should I read Matthew 20:34 in?

Matthew 20:34 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 20:34?

Matthew 20:34 reads (NET): “Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.” 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.

Matthew 20:34 net — Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.

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Matthew 20:34 in Other Translations

Matthew 20 — Context

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