Luke 18:39

39 Those in front reproved him and tried to silence him; but he continued shouting, louder than ever, "Son of David, take pity on me."

Luke 18:39 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 18:39

And they that went before
In the company that preceded Christ; for he, as yet, was not come right over against the blind man:

rebuked him that he should hold his peace;
being not well pleased that he should call him the son of David, which was acknowledging him to be the Messiah; or that he might not be troublesome to Christ, and retard his journey:

but he cried so much the more, thou son of David, have mercy on
me;
he neither dropped the character of Christ, nor his request to him; but called out more loudly, and with greater vehemence, earnestness, and importunity: so persons sensible of their need of Christ, and of his worth, excellency, and ability, are not to be discouraged from an application to him, by whatsoever they meet with from men, or devils.

Luke 18:39 In-Context

37 "Jesus the Nazarene is passing by," they told him.

38 Then, at the top of his voice, he cried out, "Jesus, son of David, take pity on me."

39 Those in front reproved him and tried to silence him; but he continued shouting, louder than ever, "Son of David, take pity on me."

40 At length Jesus stopped and desired them to bring the man to Him; and when he had come close to Him He asked him,

41 "What shall I do for you?" "Sir," he replied, "let me recover my sight."