And it came to pass, &c. Not the same miracle as in Matthew 20:29-34, or Mark 10:46-52. See App-152.
as He was come nigh. in (Greek. en. App-104.) His drawing near. In Mark 10:46, "as He went out".. certain, &c. Not the same description as in Matthew 20:30, or Mark 10:46.
sat. was sitting (as. custom).
by. beside. Greek. para. App-104.
begging. So Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46); but not the two men (Matthew 20:30). Greek prosaiteo. Occurs only here. Mark 10:46; John 9:8, but all the texts read epaiteo, as in Luke 16:3.