32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem , and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed , and those who followed were fearful . And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, "Behold , we are going up to Jerusalem , and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes ; and they will condemn Him to death and will hand Him over to the Gentiles . 34 "They will mock Him and spit on Him, and scourge Him and kill Him, and three days later He will rise again ."
35 James and John , the two sons of Zebedee , came up to Jesus, saying , "Teacher , we want You to do for us whatever e we ask of You." 36 And He said to them, "What do you want Me to do for you?" 37 They said to Him, "Grant that we may sit , one on Your right and one on Your left , in Your glory ." 38 But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking . Are you able to drink the cup that I drink , or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized ?" 39 They said to Him, "We are able ." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you shall drink ; and you shall be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized . 40 "But to sit on My right or on My left , this is not Mine to give ; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared ." 41 Hearing this, the ten began to feel indignant with James and John . 42 Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them, "You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great men exercise authority over them. 43 "But it is not this way among you, but whoever e wishes to become great among you shall be your servant ; 44 and whoever e wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all . 45 "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served , but to serve , and to give His life a ransom for many ."
46 Then they came to Jericho . And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd , a blind beggar named Bartimaeus , the son of Timaeus , was sitting by the road . 47 When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene , he began to cry out and say , "Jesus , Son of David , have mercy on me!" 48 Many were sternly telling him to be quiet , but he kept crying out all the more , " Son of David , have mercy on me!" 49 And Jesus stopped and said , "Call him here." So they called the blind man , saying to him, " Take courage , stand up! He is calling for you." 50 Throwing aside his cloak , he jumped up and came to Jesus . 51 And answering him, Jesus said , "What do you want Me to do for you?" And the blind man said to Him, " Rabboni , I want to regain my sight !" 52 And Jesus said to him, "Go ; your faith has made you well ." Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 10:32-52
Commentary on Mark 10:32-45
(Read Mark 10:32-45)
Christ's going on with his undertaking for the salvation of mankind, was, is, and will be, the wonder of all his disciples. Worldly honour is a glittering thing, with which the eyes of Christ's own disciples have many times been dazzled. Our care must be, that we may have wisdom and grace to know how to suffer with him; and we may trust him to provide what the degrees of our glory shall be. Christ shows them that dominion was generally abused in the world. If Jesus would gratify all our desires, it would soon appear that we desire fame or authority, and are unwilling to taste of his cup, or to have his baptism; and should often be ruined by having our prayers answered. But he loves us, and will only give his people what is good for them.
Commentary on Mark 10:46-52
(Read Mark 10:46-52)
Bartimeus had heard of Jesus and his miracles, and learning that he was passing by, hoped to recover his eyesight. In coming to Christ for help and healing, we should look to him as the promised Messiah. The gracious calls Christ gives us to come to him, encourage our hope, that if we come to him we shall have what we come for. Those who would come to Jesus, must cast away the garment of their own sufficiency, must free themselves from every weight, and the sin that, like long garments, most easily besets them, Hebrews 12:1. He begged that his eyes might be opened. It is very desirable to be able to earn our bread; and where God has given men limbs and senses, it is a shame, by foolishness and slothfulness, to make themselves, in effect, blind and lame. His eyes were opened. Thy faith has made thee whole: faith in Christ as the Son of David, and in his pity and power; not thy repeated words, but thy faith; Christ setting thy faith to work. Let sinners be exhorted to imitate blind Bartimeus. Where the gospel is preached, or the written words of truth circulated, Jesus is passing by, and this is the opportunity. It is not enough to come to Christ for spiritual healing, but, when we are healed, we must continue to follow him; that we may honour him, and receive instruction from him. Those who have spiritual eyesight, see that beauty in Christ which will draw them to run after him.