Luke 18:40

40 And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought unto him, and when he was come 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 And he cried out, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

39 And those who went before rebuked him that he should remain silent; but he cried out so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

40 And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought unto him, and when he was come near, he asked him,

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

42 And Jesus said unto him, See; thy faith has saved thee.