Jesus had compassion on them, touched their eyes, and their eyes were opened at once, and they followed Him.
This verse is a beautiful conclusion not only to the story, but to the spiritual line of the whole chapter—the themes of humility, faith, and service. Here the depth of Jesus’ heart is revealed: divine compassion that not only feels pain, but moves to heal, restore, and save. He touched their eyes, and that touch is symbolic: Jesus’ hand becomes an instrument of light, by which He not only restores sight, but also imparts His power. Their eyes were opened immediately, without process or delay, which shows the immediate gift of faith. The healed blind men’s going after Jesus is not only a physical step, but a spiritual following: those who saw immediately became followers. For them, to see was equal to knowing, and to know was to follow. This story concludes Matthew chapter 20, showing that Jesus is going toward the cross while still continuing to have mercy, to listen, and to heal. He heals not only eyes, but also hearts, making those who were formerly blind (both in a literal and a spiritual sense) into disciples who see and follow.