Luke 18:38 cpdv — And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!” "

— Luke 18:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 18 — Context

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Now it happened that, as he was approaching Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting beside the way, begging.

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And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this was.

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And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

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And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!”

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And those who were passing by rebuked him, so that he would be silent. Yet truly, he cried out all the more, “Son of David, take pity on me!”

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Then Jesus, standing still, ordered him to be brought to him. And when he had drawn near, he questioned him,

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saying, “What do you want, that I might do for you?” So he said, “Lord, that I may see.”

Luke 18:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 18:38 say?
Luke 18:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!” ”
Where is Luke 18:38 in the Bible?
Luke 18:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 38.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 18:38.
What translation should I read Luke 18:38 in?
Luke 18:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 18:38?
Luke 18:38 reads (CPDV): “And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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