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Luke 18:41

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What does Luke 18:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
Luke 18:41 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
39And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
41What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
42And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight; thy faith hath made thee whole.
43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Saying, what wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? etc.] Is it alms thou askest? or is it thy sight thou wouldst have restored? and he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight; this he chose, this was his request, and what he cried so vehemently for; and which he believed Christ, the son of David, was able to do for him.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“What wilt thou, &c.--to try them; to deepen their present consciousness of need; and to draw out their faith in Him. Lord "Rabboni" (Mar 10:51); an emphatic and confiding exclamation. (See on Joh 20:16.) Next: Luke Chapter 19”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 20:29-34. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 18". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-18.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“What: Kg1 3:5-15; Mat 20:21, Mat 20:22; Rom 8:25; Phi 4:6 Luke 18:42”
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