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, Heb_4:16.