Luke 18:40

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,

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, 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."

42 "Recover your sight," said Jesus: "your faith has cured you."