And throwing off his cloak, he jumped up and came to Jesus.
Parallel translations
- WEB He, casting away his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus.
- KJV And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
- BSB Throwing off his cloak, Bartimaeus jumped up and came to Jesus.
- NKJV And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus.
- NLT Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus.
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Quick answer
Bartimaeus throws off his cloak and springs up to come to Jesus without hesitation.
Overview
Casting away his cloak—likely a beggar's prized possession used to collect alms—signals his wholehearted, expectant response to Christ's call. His eager haste contrasts with the slow understanding of the disciples earlier in the chapter. True faith leaves behind every hindrance to come to Jesus.
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- Phil 3:7–9However, I consider those things that were gain to me as a loss for Christ.
- Heb 12:1Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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