Luke 18:40

40 Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him. When he drew near, He asked him,

Luke 18:40 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 18:40

And Jesus stood
He stood still; he made a full stop, and went no further, when, it is very likely, he was just over against him:

and commanded him to be brought unto him;
either by the disciples, or by some of the multitude:

and when he was come near he asked him;
the following question.

Luke 18:40 In-Context

38 So he called out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

39 Then those in front told him to keep quiet, but he kept crying out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

40 Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him. When he drew near, He asked him,

41 "What do you want Me to do for you?" "Lord," he said, "I want to see!"

42 "Receive your sight!" Jesus told him. "Your faith has healed you."