Verse 49
49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
Ver. 49. Jesus’ stood ] The Sun of righteousness stood still to hear a poor beggar. I have seen the King of Persia many times (saith a late traveller) to alight from his horse to do justice to a poor body.
Be of good comfort ] It seems by this that he was troubled in mind.
Rise, he calleth thee ] So he doth every poor penitent, who therefore ought to come boldly to the throne of grace, since the golden sceptre is thus held forth,Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 4:16 .
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