Luke 18:40

40 Jesus stopped and ordered them to bring the man to him. When the man came near, Jesus 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 the blind man shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

39 The people at the front of the crowd told the blind man to be quiet. But he shouted even louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

40 Jesus stopped and ordered them to bring the man to him. When the man came near, Jesus asked him,

41 "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said, "Lord, I want to see again."

42 Jesus told him, "Receive your sight! Your faith has made you well."