Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. New Living Translation Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. English Standard Version And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Berean Standard Bible Throwing off his cloak, Bartimaeus jumped up and came to Jesus. Berean Literal Bible And having cast away his cloak, having risen up, he came to Jesus. King James Bible And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. New King James Version And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. New American Standard Bible And throwing off his cloak, he jumped up and came to Jesus. NASB 1995 Throwing aside his cloak, he jumped up and came to Jesus. NASB 1977 And casting aside his cloak, he jumped up, and came to Jesus. Legacy Standard Bible And throwing off his outer garment, he jumped up and came to Jesus. Amplified Bible Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped up and came to Jesus. Christian Standard Bible He threw off his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. Holman Christian Standard Bible He threw off his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. American Standard Version And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Contemporary English Version The man threw off his coat as he jumped up and ran to Jesus. English Revised Version And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus. GOD'S WORD® Translation The blind man threw off his coat, jumped up, and went to Jesus. Good News Translation So he threw off his cloak, jumped up, and came to Jesus. International Standard Version He threw off his coat, jumped up, and went to Jesus. NET Bible He threw off his cloak, jumped up, and came to Jesus. New Heart English Bible He, casting away his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. Webster's Bible Translation And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. Weymouth New Testament The man flung away his outer garment, sprang to his feet, and came to Jesus. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThrowing off his cloak, Bartimaeus rose up and came to Jesus. World English Bible He, casting away his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he, having cast away his garment, having risen, came to Jesus. Berean Literal Bible And having cast away his cloak, having risen up, he came to Jesus. Young's Literal Translation and he, having cast away his garment, having risen, did come unto Jesus. Smith's Literal Translation And he, having cast away his garment, having risen, came to Jesus. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho casting off his garment leaped up, and came to him. Catholic Public Domain Version And casting aside his garment, he leapt up and went to him. New American Bible He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. New Revised Standard Version So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the blind man threw off his robe, and he got up, and went to Jesus. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But that blind man threw off his garment and arose, coming to Yeshua. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd throwing away his mantle, he arose, and came to Jesus. Godbey New Testament And he, casting away his cloak, rising, came to Jesus. Haweis New Testament Then casting off his cloak, he arose, and came to Jesus. Mace New Testament upon which he threw off his loose coat, and went to Jesus; Weymouth New Testament The man flung away his outer garment, sprang to his feet, and came to Jesus. Worrell New Testament And he, casting away his garment, springing up, came to Jesus. Worsley New Testament And he threw off his outer garment, and arose, and came to Jesus. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Heals Bartimaeus…49Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man. “Take courage!” they said. “Get up! He is calling for you.” 50 Throwing off his cloak, Bartimaeus jumped up and came to Jesus. 51“What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.”… Cross References Luke 18:35-43 As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging. / When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. / “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him. ... Matthew 20:29-34 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. / And there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” ... John 9:1-7 Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ... Isaiah 35:5-6 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Isaiah 42:6-7 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. 2 Kings 2:13-14 Elisha also picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah, and he went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. / Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the waters. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. And when he had struck the waters, they parted to the right and to the left, and Elisha crossed over. Acts 3:2-8 And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. / When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. / Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter. ... John 5:8-9 Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day, Matthew 9:27-31 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” / After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. / Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” ... Psalm 146:8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Zechariah 10:12 I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD. Acts 14:8-10 In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. / This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. / In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk. John 11:43-44 After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Treasury of Scripture And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. Philippians 3:7-9 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ… Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Jump to Previous Cast Casting Cloak Coat Feet Flung Garment Jesus Jumped Mantle Outer Putting Quickly Risen Rose Sprang Started ThrowingJump to Next Cast Casting Cloak Coat Feet Flung Garment Jesus Jumped Mantle Outer Putting Quickly Risen Rose Sprang Started ThrowingMark 10 1. Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;13. blesses the children that are brought unto him; 17. resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life; 23. tells his disciples of the danger of riches; 28. promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel; 32. foretells his death and resurrection; 35. bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him; 46. and restores to Bartimaeus his sight. Throwing off his cloak In the context of the ancient Near East, a cloak was an essential garment, often used for warmth and as a blanket at night. For a beggar like Bartimaeus, it might have been one of his few possessions, possibly used to collect alms. The act of throwing it off signifies a decisive break from his past life and a readiness to embrace change. This action can be seen as a demonstration of faith, similar to the call of the disciples who left their nets to follow Jesus (Mark 1:18). It symbolizes casting aside old ways and hindrances to follow Christ. Bartimaeus jumped up and came to Jesus Persons / Places / Events 1. BartimaeusA blind beggar sitting by the roadside in Jericho. His name means "son of Timaeus," and he is a central figure in this passage, demonstrating faith and determination to reach Jesus. 2. Jesus The central figure of the Gospel, who is on His way to Jerusalem. In this passage, He responds to Bartimaeus' call for mercy and heals him. 3. Jericho A city of historical and biblical significance, located near the Jordan River. It serves as the setting for this encounter between Jesus and Bartimaeus. 4. The Crowd The people following Jesus, who initially rebuke Bartimaeus but later witness his healing. 5. The Cloak Represents Bartimaeus' old life and possibly his only possession. Throwing it aside symbolizes his faith and readiness to embrace a new life through Jesus. Teaching Points Faith in ActionBartimaeus' act of throwing off his cloak demonstrates active faith. True faith often requires us to leave behind what is familiar or comfortable to pursue Christ. Responding to Jesus' Call When Jesus calls, our response should be immediate and wholehearted, as seen in Bartimaeus' eagerness to come to Jesus. Letting Go of the Past The cloak symbolizes Bartimaeus' old life. In our walk with Christ, we must be willing to let go of past burdens and hindrances to fully embrace the new life He offers. Persistence in Seeking Jesus Despite the crowd's initial rebuke, Bartimaeus persists in calling out to Jesus. This teaches us the importance of perseverance in our spiritual journey. Transformation through Encounter Bartimaeus' encounter with Jesus leads to physical and spiritual transformation. Our encounters with Christ should lead to visible changes in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 10:50?2. How does Bartimaeus' action in Mark 10:50 demonstrate faith in Jesus' power? 3. What can we learn from Bartimaeus about responding to Jesus' call today? 4. How does Mark 10:50 connect to Hebrews 11:1 on faith and assurance? 5. What obstacles must we "throw aside" to follow Jesus wholeheartedly? 6. How can Bartimaeus' example inspire our daily walk with Christ? 7. Why did Bartimaeus throw off his cloak in Mark 10:50? 8. What does Bartimaeus' action symbolize in Mark 10:50? 9. How does Mark 10:50 illustrate faith in action? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 10? 11. Who healed Blind Bartimaeus in the Bible? 12. How many blind men did Jesus heal near Jericho? (Matthew 20:30 vs. Mark 10:46) 13. How credible is the miraculous healing of Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46-52 given the lack of external historical documentation? 14. Why does Jesus' strict stance on divorce in Mark 10:2-12 appear to contradict earlier Jewish law that allowed it? What Does Mark 10:50 Mean Throwing off his cloak“Throwing off his cloak…” (Mark 10:50) • The cloak was likely Bartimaeus’ most valuable earthly possession, serving as both coat and bedding; beggars often laid it out to collect coins. Laying it aside shows a literal, physical abandonment of security and identity—an act of faith that echoes Hebrews 12:1, “let us throw off every encumbrance,” and Ephesians 4:22, “to put off your former way of life.” • His response contrasts sharply with the rich young ruler just verses earlier (Mark 10:21-22) who clung to possessions. Bartimaeus instantly surrenders what little he has. • Like the disciples who “left everything and followed Him” (Luke 18:28), Bartimaeus demonstrates that coming to Christ requires letting go, whether much or little. Bartimaeus jumped up “…Bartimaeus jumped up…” (Mark 10:50) • The vigor of his leap shows eager faith. There is no delay or calculation—only immediate action, reminiscent of the fishermen who “immediately left their nets” (Matthew 4:20). • His leap anticipates the wholeness Jesus will grant. Acts 3:8 records another healed man who “leaped up and began to walk,” fulfilling Isaiah 35:6, “then the lame will leap like a deer.” • Saved people often display this same joyful urgency—Zacchaeus “hurried down and welcomed Him gladly” (Luke 19:6). True belief propels movement. And came to Jesus “…and came to Jesus.” (Mark 10:50) • The destination matters. Bartimaeus does not merely leave the roadside; he moves toward the Person who can save. Jesus’ own invitation—“Come to Me, all you who are weary” (Matthew 11:28)—finds vivid acceptance here. • Faith is completed by coming (John 6:37, “whoever comes to Me I will never cast out”). Bartimaeus closes the gap himself; no one carries him. • The flow of Mark 10 sets this moment against earlier scenes: children were brought so they could “come” (vv. 13-16), the rich young man refused to “come” after being invited (v. 21), yet a blind beggar succeeds where the privileged failed. summary Mark 10:50 pictures a decisive break with the past, enthusiastic obedience, and a direct approach to the Savior. Bartimaeus’ simple actions—casting aside his cloak, springing to his feet, and moving toward Jesus—model the outward evidence of inward faith. He lets nothing hinder him, proves his belief with immediate action, and finds life where he expects it: in Jesus alone. Verse 50. - And he, casting away his garment, rose - the word in the Greek is ἀναπηδήσας. literally, sprang to his feet - and came to Jesus. He cast away his "garment," that is, the loose outer robe which covered his tunic. He was in haste, and desired to disengage himself from every ira-pediment, in his eagerness to approach Jesus. We seem here to have the description of a keen eye-witness, such as St. Peter would be.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Throwing offἀποβαλὼν (apobalōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 577: To throw away from, throw overboard, cast aside. From apo and ballo; to throw off; figuratively, to lose. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. cloak, ἱμάτιον (himation) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2440: A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. [Bartimaeus] jumped up ἀναπηδήσας (anapēdēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1530: To leap into, rush into. From eis and pedao; to rush in. [and] came ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Jesus. Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Links Mark 10:50 NIVMark 10:50 NLT Mark 10:50 ESV Mark 10:50 NASB Mark 10:50 KJV Mark 10:50 BibleApps.com Mark 10:50 Biblia Paralela Mark 10:50 Chinese Bible Mark 10:50 French Bible Mark 10:50 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 10:50 He casting away his cloak sprang up (Mar Mk Mr) |