New International Version “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. New Living Translation “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “I want to see!” English Standard Version “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me recover my sight.” Berean Standard Bible “What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.” Berean Literal Bible “What do you desire that I may do for you?” And he said, “Lord, that I may receive sight.” King James Bible Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. New King James Version saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.” New American Standard Bible “What do you want Me to do for you?” And he said, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!” NASB 1995 “What do you want Me to do for you?” And he said, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!” NASB 1977 “What do you want Me to do for you?” And he said, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!” Legacy Standard Bible “What do you want Me to do for you?” And he said, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!” Amplified Bible “What do you want Me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me regain my sight!” Berean Annotated Bible “What do you want Me to do for you? “Lord {Kyrie}, he said, “let me see again. Christian Standard Bible “What do you want me to do for you? ” “Lord,” he said, “I want to see.” Holman Christian Standard Bible “What do you want Me to do for you?"” Lord,” he said, “I want to see!” American Standard Version What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. Contemporary English Version "What do you want me to do for you?" "Lord, I want to see!" he answered. English Revised Version What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. GOD'S WORD® Translation "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said, "Lord, I want to see again." Good News Translation "What do you want me to do for you?" "Sir," he answered, "I want to see again." International Standard Version "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, I want to see again!" NET Bible "What do you want me to do for you?" He replied, "Lord, let me see again." New Heart English Bible "What do you want me to do?" He said, "Lord, that I may see again." Webster's Bible Translation Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do to thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. Weymouth New Testament "What shall I do for you?" "Sir," he replied, "let me recover my sight." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.” World English Bible “What do you want me to do?” He said, “Lord, that I may see again.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsaying, “What do you will I will do to you?” And he said, “Lord, that I may receive sight.” Berean Literal Bible “What do you desire that I may do for you?” And he said, “Lord, that I may receive sight.” Young's Literal Translation saying, 'What wilt thou I shall do to thee?' and he said, 'Sir, that I may receive sight.' Smith's Literal Translation Saying, What wilt thou I shall do to thee? And he said, Lord, that I might see again. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaying: What wilt thou that I do to thee? But he said: Lord, that I may see. Catholic Public Domain Version saying, “What do you want, that I might do for you?” So he said, “Lord, that I may see.” New American Bible “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” New Revised Standard Version “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me see again.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd said to him, What do you wish me to do for you? He answered and said, My Lord, that I may see. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” But he said, “My Lord, that I may see.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentsaying: What do you wish me to do for you? he replied: Lord, that I may receive my sight. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament saying, What wist thou that I should do for thee? Then he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. Mace New Testament what would you have me do for you? he said, Lord, I desire to have sight. Weymouth New Testament "What shall I do for you?" "Sir," he replied, "let me recover my sight." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament He asked him, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar…40Jesus stopped and directed that the man be brought to Him. When he had been brought near, Jesus asked him, 41“What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.” 42“Receive your sight!” Jesus replied. “Your faith has healed you.”… Cross References “What do you want Me to do for you?” Mark 10:51 “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.” Matthew 20:32 Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked. Mark 10:36 “What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired. “Lord,” he said, John 9:38 “Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus. Matthew 8:2 Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Matthew 15:22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” “let me see again.” Acts 9:17-18 So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” / At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized, Matthew 9:27-30 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” / After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. / Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” … Mark 8:22-25 When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. / So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked. / The man looked up and said, “I can see the people, but they look like trees walking around.” … Isaiah 35:5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. John 9:1-7 Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. … Psalm 146:8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. Isaiah 42:7 to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. John 5:6 When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?” Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Jeremiah 31:8 Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly! Treasury of Scripture Saying, What will you that I shall do to you? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. What. 1 Kings 3:5 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. Matthew 20:21,22 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom… Romans 8:25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Jump to Previous Able Receive Recover Regain Sight Sir Want WiltJump to Next Able Receive Recover Regain Sight Sir Want WiltLuke 18 1. Of the importunate widow.9. Of the Pharisee and the tax collector. 15. Of Children brought to Jesus. 18. A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches. 28. The reward of those who leave all for his sake. 31. He foretells his death; 35. and restores a blind man to sight. “What do you want Me to do for you?” Though Jesus was nearing Jerusalem and the suffering that awaited Him, He stopped for a blind beggar and addressed him personally. He did not assume the man’s request but invited him to state it openly, giving him opportunity to express his faith in Jesus’ power and mercy. Mrk 10:51 “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked.… “Lord,” he said, The man recognized Jesus as more than a passing teacher. Having already called Him the Son of David, he approached Him as the promised Messiah with authority to act on his behalf. Jhn 9:38 “Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus. “let me see again.” The request was direct and confident. The man sought restoration of sight he had previously possessed, trusting that Jesus could do what no human aid had accomplished. His healing would reveal both Jesus’ compassion and His authority to fulfill the works associated with the Messiah. Act 9:17-18 So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus- The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who asks the question, demonstrating His willingness to engage personally with those in need. 2. Blind Beggar - The man who calls out to Jesus, seeking healing and restoration of his sight. His faith and persistence are key elements in this account. 3. Jericho - The city near which this event takes place. Jericho is significant in biblical history as a place of both judgment and mercy. 4. Crowd - The group of people surrounding Jesus, who initially rebuke the blind man but later witness the miracle. 5. Disciples - Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are part of the entourage with Jesus, learning from His actions and teachings. Teaching Points Faith in ActionThe blind man's faith is evident in his persistent calling out to Jesus despite the crowd's rebuke. Our faith should also be active and persistent, especially in the face of obstacles. Jesus' Compassion Jesus' response to the blind man shows His compassion and willingness to meet us at our point of need. We should emulate this compassion in our interactions with others. Personal Relationship with Christ Jesus' question, "What do you want Me to do for you?" highlights the personal nature of our relationship with Him. We are invited to bring our specific needs and desires to Him in prayer. Spiritual Sight Beyond physical healing, this passage can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual sight. We should seek Jesus to open our eyes to spiritual truths and understanding. Witness to Others The crowd's change from rebuking the blind man to witnessing the miracle serves as a reminder of the power of testimony. Our lives should be a testament to the transformative power of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 18:41?2. How does Jesus' question in Luke 18:41 demonstrate His compassion and attentiveness? 3. What does the blind man's response teach about faith and recognizing Jesus' authority? 4. How can we apply Jesus' approach in Luke 18:41 to our prayer life? 5. Connect Luke 18:41 with James 1:5 about asking God for wisdom. 6. How does this verse encourage us to express our needs clearly to God? 7. What does Jesus' question in Luke 18:41 reveal about His understanding of human desires? 8. How does Luke 18:41 challenge our perception of divine intervention in personal struggles? 9. Why does Jesus ask the blind man what he wants if He already knows? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 18? (41) Lord, that I may receive my sight.--As St. Luke uses "Lord" (kyrie) for St. Mark's "Rabboni," it may be inferred that he uses it in a somewhat higher sense than either of his two words for Master. (See Notes on Luke 5:5; Luke 8:24.)Luke 18:41 shows Christ drawing out faith, receiving worship, and granting restoration. The question invites specific trust, the title “Lord” confesses His deity, and the request “let me see again” demonstrates simple, expectant faith. Taken together, the verse assures every believer that the risen Jesus still listens, rules, and heals—both physically and spiritually—for all who call on Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “WhatΤί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. do you want θέλεις (theleis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. Me to do ποιήσω (poiēsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. for you?” σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. “Lord,” Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. he said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “let me see again.” ἀναβλέψω (anablepsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 308: To look up, recover my sight. From ana and blepo; to look up; by implication, to recover sight. Additonal Resources Luke 18:41 Blue Letter BibleLuke 18:41 Bible Gateway Luke 18:41 Bible.com Luke 18:41 NIV |
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