Luke 18:43
And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The text emphasizes the immediate and complete restoration, not just of sight, but of the man's ability to follow Jesus and glorify God. This shows that true healing from Jesus isn't just about fixing a problem, but about reorienting our entire lives towards Him.
Jesus, approaching Jericho, encounters a blind man begging by the roadside who cries out for mercy. Despite the crowd trying to silence him, Jesus stops and, moved by compassion, heals the man. This immediate healing leads to the man following Jesus, glorifying God, and inspiring the surrounding crowd to also praise God for the miracle.
Understand the original words
ekolouthei · Greek Verb
To accompany someone on a journey, implying discipleship, obedience, and alignment with Jesus’ mission and lifestyle.
doxazon · Greek Verb
The act of ascribing honor, worship, and recognition of God’s nature and works. It is a fundamental response of the creature to the majesty and grace of the Creator.
ainon · Greek Noun
A liturgical or spontaneous expression of honor and adoration offered to God in recognition of His goodness and mighty acts.
The healing of Bartimaeus occurred during Jesus' final journey towards Jerusalem, a pivotal moment in his ministry. This miracle, witnessed by many, served as a powerful demonstration of God's power and goodness, drawing praise from the onlookers as Jesus approached the city where he would be crucified and resurrected.
c. 27-30 AD
Jesus' Ministry in Galilee and Judea
Jesus traveled and taught throughout Galilee and Judea, gathering disciples and performing miracles. This period was marked by growing popularity and increasing opposition from religious authorities.
c. 27-30 AD— this verse
Jesus Approaches Jericho
Jesus was traveling toward Jerusalem, passing through or near the city of Jericho. This journey was a significant moment, as it led to his passion and crucifixion.
c. 27-30 AD
Healing of Bartimaeus
As Jesus neared Jericho, a blind man named Bartimaeus cried out to him, was healed instantly, and immediately followed Jesus, glorifying God. The crowd witnessed this and also praised God.
c. 27-30 AD
Jesus Enters Jerusalem for Passover
Jesus made his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecy and further provoking the religious establishment. This marked the beginning of his final week.
This prophetic passage foretells that the eyes of the blind will be opened in the Messianic age, directly fulfilled by Jesus' healing in Luke 18:43.
Matthew 9:31This passage shows a similar reaction of people to Jesus' miracles, where they 'spread the news about him' and 'gave praise to God,' mirroring the response of the crowd in Luke 18:43.
John 9:25In response to being asked about his own healing, the formerly blind man declares, 'The one thing I know is that I was blind but now I can see,' echoing the immediate and certain recovery of sight described in Luke 18:43.
Acts 4:21When Peter and John are confronted about healing the lame man, they state that they cannot stop speaking about what they have seen and heard, highlighting the powerful and public nature of miracles that compel praise to God, similar to the reaction in Luke 18:43.
calvinLuke 18:35-43: "And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:"
- And while they were departing from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 30. And, lo, two blind men sitting near the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried aloud, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. 31. And the multitude rebuked them, that they might be silent; but they cried out the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son…
clarkeLuke 18:43: "And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God."
And all the people - gave: praise unto God - They saw the finger of God in what was done; and they gave him that praise which was due to his name. The Pharisees either saw not, or would not acknowledge this. The common people are often better judges of the work of God than the doctors themselves. They are more simple, are not puffed up with the pride…
The text emphasizes the immediate and complete restoration, not just of sight, but of the man's ability to follow Jesus and glorify God. This shows that true healing from Jesus isn't just about fixing a problem, but about reorienting our entire lives towards Him.
Jesus, approaching Jericho, encounters a blind man begging by the roadside who cries out for mercy. Despite the crowd trying to silence him, Jesus stops and, moved by compassion, heals the man. This immediate healing leads to the man following Jesus, glorifying God, and inspiring the surrounding crowd to also praise God for the miracle.
Jesus, approaching Jericho, encounters a blind man begging by the roadside who cries out for mercy. Despite the crowd trying to silence him, Jesus stops and, moved by compassion, heals the man. This immediate healing leads to the man following Jesus, glorifying God, and inspiring the surrounding crowd to also praise God for the miracle.
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c. 27-30 AD
Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection
Jesus was crucified and then resurrected, the central events of Christian faith. These events validated his claims and empowered his followers.
"And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God." — The text emphasizes the immediate and complete restoration, not just of sight, but of the man's ability to follow Jesus and glorify God. This shows that true healing from Jesus isn't just about f…
