Luke 18:40

40 Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came 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 Then he shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

39 Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

40 Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him,

41 "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me see again."

42 Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has saved you."