Luke 18:40

40 And Jesus, stopping, gave orders that he was to come to him, and when he came near, he said 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 And he said in a loud voice, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.

39 And those who were in front made protests and said to him, Be quiet: but he said all the more, O Son of David, have mercy on me.

40 And Jesus, stopping, gave orders that he was to come to him, and when he came near, he said to him,

41 What would you have me do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may be able to see again.

42 And Jesus said, See again: your faith has made you well.