Luke 18:41 bbe — What would you have me do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may be able to see again.

Bible in Basic English

"What would you have me do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may be able to see again."

— Luke 18:41, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 18 — Context

38

And he said in a loud voice, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.

39

And those who were in front made protests and said to him, Be quiet: but he said all the more, O Son of David, have mercy on me.

40

And Jesus, stopping, gave orders that he was to come to him, and when he came near, he said to him,

41

What would you have me do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may be able to see again.

42

And Jesus said, See again: your faith has made you well.

43

And straight away he was able to see, and he went after him, giving glory to God; and all the people when they saw it gave praise to God.

Luke 18:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:41 say?
Luke 18:41 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “What would you have me do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may be able to see again.”
Where is Luke 18:41 in the Bible?
Luke 18:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 41.
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 18:41.
What translation should I read Luke 18:41 in?
Luke 18:41 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 18:41?
Luke 18:41 reads (BBE): “What would you have me do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may be able to see again.” 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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