Mark 10:49Jesus stood still, and said, "Call him." They called the blind man, saying to him, "Cheer up! Get up. He is calling you!"
The setting
Same road in Jericho. Jesus stops walking toward Jerusalem - the entire crowd stops. The same people who told Bartimaeus to be quiet now become his cheerleaders.
The emotion here: amazed at Jesus stopping for an outcast
The original word
tharseo (θάρσει) — take courage, be confident, literally 'be bold'
Why it matters
Jesus was on his final journey to Jerusalem for crucifixion when he stopped for this blind beggar
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 10:49
The crowd instantly switched from rebuking Bartimaeus to encouraging him - mob mentality works both ways
Common misconceptionPeople focus on Jesus calling, but miss that the same crowd who silenced Bartimaeus became his biggest supporters once Jesus showed interest.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Mark 10:49
Bible Genome reading
Mark 10:49 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 10:49 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to crowd. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include encouragement, invitation. Notable phrases: cheer up; he is calling you. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
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— Genesis 1:1
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“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
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— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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