Luke 18:40

40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought forth to him. And when he came nigh, he asked him, and said [saying],

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 And he cried, and said [saying], Jesus, the son of David, have mercy on me.

39 And they that went before blamed him, that he should be still; but he cried much the more [soothly he cried much more], Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought forth to him. And when he came nigh, he asked him, and said [saying],

41 What wilt thou that I shall do to thee? And he said, Lord, that I see.

42 And Jesus said to him, Behold; thy faith hath made thee safe.