Luke 18:41
What does Luke 18:41 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 18:41 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 18:41 means
Once the blind man was brought near, Jesus asked him directly, "What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?" This question, though seemingly obvious given the man's condition, serves several purposes: it encourages the man to articulate his faith, personalizes the encounter, and confirms his desire. It allows the man to verbally express his need, making him an active participant in his own healing rather than a passive recipient.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949What would you have me do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may be able to see again.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862saying, `What wilt thou I shall do to thee?' and he said, `Sir, that I may receive sight.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Saying; What wilt thou that I do to thee? But he said: Lord, that I may see.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890What wilt thou that I shall do to thee? And he said, Lord, that I may see.
Context
This verse details Jesus's direct question to the blind man, following his being brought to Jesus in verse 40. This question, though seeming self-evident, is common in Jesus's healings and serves to confirm the man's faith and specific request. The answer provided in this verse will directly lead to the miraculous healing that culminates this narrative.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 3:5
In Gibeon Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- Romans 8:25
But if we hope for that which we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
- Matthew 20:21
And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy kingdom.
- Philippians 4:6
In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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