✨WEB · Luke 18:38
What does Luke 18:38 mean?
"He cried out, “Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!”"
— Luke 18:38 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
As he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.
Hearing a multitude going by, he asked what this meant.
They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
He cried out, “Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!”
Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “You son of David, have mercy on me!”
Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,
“What do you want me to do?” He said, “Lord, that I may see again.”
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