Luke 18:40

40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When the man came near, Jesus spoke to 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 the blind man called out, "Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!"

39 Those who led the way commanded him to stop. They told him to be quiet. But he shouted even louder, "Son of David! Have mercy on me!"

40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When the man came near, Jesus spoke to him.

41 "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked. "Lord, I want to be able to see," the blind man replied.

42 Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you."