Overview
The Bible addresses bartimeus across 22 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke, Mark and Matthew. Closely related themes include Prayer, Answers To, Nazareth, Miracles and Rabbi. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and David.
Key Bible verses about bartimeus
New Testament
Matthew
And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.
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.
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.
And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?
They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.
So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
Mark
And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.
And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
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.
And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?1161 The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. made: or, saved thee
Luke
And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
People in the Bible and bartimeus
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying bartimeus for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 20:29, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Luke, Mark and Matthew each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and David and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Prayer, Answers To, Nazareth, Miracles and Rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about bartimeus?
The Bible addresses bartimeus across 22 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke, Mark and Matthew. Closely related themes include Prayer, Answers To, Nazareth, Miracles and Rabbi. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and David.
How many Bible verses are about bartimeus?
The Bible references bartimeus in 22 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention bartimeus?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 20:29: “And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with bartimeus?
Jesus and David.
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