John Calvin on Matthew 20:34

Matthew 20:34. And followed him. This was an expression of gratitude, “Ceci a este un signe de recognoissance du bien receu de Christ;” — “this was an expression of gratitude for the favor received from Christ.” when the blind men became followers of Christ; for, though it is uncertain how long they discharged this duty, yet it showed a grateful mind, that they presented themselves to many, in that journey, as mirrors of the grace of Christ. Luke adds, that the people gave praise to God, which tends to prove the certainty of the miracle.

Luke 19:1-10

Luke 19:1-10

1. And having entered, he passeth through Jericho. “Estant entre en Iericho, il alloit par la ville;” — “having entered into Jericho, he went through the town.” 2. And, lo, a man named Zaccheus, and he was chief of the publicans, and was rich. 3. And he sought to see Jesus who he was, “Et taschoit a veoir lequel estoit Iesus;” — “and endeavored to see who Jesus was.” and could not on account of the multitude; for he was of small stature. 4. And running before, he climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him; for he was to pass that way. 5. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said to him, Zaccheus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house. 6. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he had gone to lodge with a man who is a sinner. 8. And Zaccheus stood, and said to the Lord, Lo, O Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any man in any thing, I restore fourfold. “I’en rend quatre fois autant;” — “I restore four times as much for it.” 9. Jesus said to him, Today is salvation come to this house, inasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. “Poutrtant que ceste-ci aussi est fille d’Abraham, ou, cestuy-ci aussi est fils d’Abraham;” — “because this also is a daughter of Abraham, or, this also is a son of Abraham.” 10. For the Son of man came to seek and save what was lost.