Luke 18:42
What does Luke 18:42 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 18:42 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 18:42 means
In response to the blind man's request for sight, Jesus immediately granted it, verbally commanding, "Receive thy sight." He then declared that the man's faith was the catalyst, stating, "thy faith hath made thee whole." This highlights that while Jesus possessed the power, the man's persistent cry, recognition of Jesus's identity, and trust were instrumental in actualizing the miracle. It was not mere pity, but faith, that led to his restoration.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Jesus said, See again: your faith has made you well.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Jesus said to him, `Receive thy sight; thy faith hath saved thee;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Jesus said to him: Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Jesus said to him, See: thy faith has healed thee.
Context
This verse contains Jesus's powerful response and the instant miracle, following the blind man's request in verse 41. Jesus's declaration that "thy faith hath made thee whole" underscores the centrality of faith in receiving divine intervention, tying this healing back to the broader themes of belief and reliance on God found throughout the chapter.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 33:9
For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
- Matthew 15:28
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it done unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was healed from that hour.
- Luke 7:50
And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
- Psalms 107:20
He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.
- Matthew 9:22
But Jesus turning and seeing her said, Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
- Luke 17:19
And he said unto him, Arise, and go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
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