Matthew 20:34

So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

Cross-references

In Matthew 9:29, Jesus heals blind men by touching their eyes — a parallel healing showing his consistent response to faith.

Matthew 14:14 shows Jesus' compassion leading to healing — a direct parallel to the pity and healing of the blind men here.

In Matthew 15:32, Jesus also has compassion (same Greek word) on the hungry crowd — showing the same motive for miraculous provision.

Matthew 9:36 describes Jesus' compassion on the crowds — the same Greek word for pity/compassion used here when he heals the blind men.

Matthew 8:15 records Jesus touching and healing a fever instantly — similar pattern of healing by touch, different ailment.

Luke 7:13 Parallel

In Luke 7:13, Jesus is 'moved with compassion' for the widow — another miracle driven by the same profound empathy.

Luke 18:43 Parallel

Luke 18:43 is the parallel account of the same healing — blind man receives sight, follows Jesus, and praises God.

John 9:6 Parallel

John 9:6 also describes Jesus healing blindness, using mud made with spit rather than direct touch — same condition, different method.

John 9:7 Parallel

John 9:7 continues the healing with a command to wash — result is sight restored, paralleling the immediate sight in Matthew.

John 11:33-35 shows Jesus deeply moved and weeping — the same visceral compassion that leads him to heal the blind.

Hebrews 2:17 explains Jesus became human to be a merciful high priest — His compassion here is that mercy in action.

Hebrews 4:15 says Jesus sympathizes with our weaknesses — His compassion for the blind perfectly demonstrates that sympathy.

Luke 8:44 Parallel

Luke 8:44 records a woman healing by touching Jesus' garment — both show immediate healing through touch, sharing the same Greek verb for touch.

Acts 26:18 Contrast

Acts 26:18 uses 'open their eyes' figuratively for spiritual turning — contrasts with the literal physical healing here.

1 Peter 3:8 Parallel

1 Peter 3:8 calls believers to be 'compassionate' — modeling the same heart Jesus showed when healing the blind men.

Psalm 145:8 Typology

Psalm 145:8 describes God as 'gracious and merciful'—the same divine compassion Jesus embodies when healing the blind.

Hebrews 4:16 invites us to 'receive mercy' because Jesus is compassionate — this healing gives confidence to approach the throne.

Luke 22:51 Parallel

Luke 22:51 shows Jesus healing the servant's ear by touch — similar compassionate physical healing, though a different ailment.