And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?
Parallel translations
- WEB Jesus stood still, and called them, and asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”
- BSB Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked.
- NKJV So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
- NASB And Jesus stopped and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
- NLT When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?”
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Quick answer
Jesus stops and asks the blind men what they want him to do. He gives personal, compassionate attention to their need.
Overview
Jesus halts the procession and turns to the two men, inviting them to voice their request. Though he knows their need, he draws out their faith by having them ask. This personal engagement displays his compassion and his readiness to respond to those who call on him in faith.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Ezek 36:37Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.
- Phil 4:6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
- Matt 20:21And 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.
- Acts 10:29Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
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