Mark 10:51 bbe — And Jesus said to him, What would you have me do to you? And the blind man said, Master, make me able to see.

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"And Jesus said to him, What would you have me do to you? And the blind man said, Master, make me able to see."

— Mark 10:51, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.”
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ASV
“And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight. ”
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WEB
“Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said to him, "Rabboni, that I may see again."”
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NET
“Then Jesus said to him,“What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied,“Rabbi, let me see again.””
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Mark 10 — Context

And some of them, turning in protest, gave him an order to be quiet: but he went on crying out all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me.

And Jesus came to a stop and said, Let him come. And crying out to the blind man, they said to him, Be comforted: come, he has sent for you.

And he, putting off his coat, got up quickly, and came to Jesus.

And Jesus said to him, What would you have me do to you? And the blind man said, Master, make me able to see.

And Jesus said to him, Go on your way; your faith has made you well. And straight away he was able to see, and went after him in the way.

Mark 10:51 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:51 say?

Mark 10:51 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jesus said to him, What would you have me do to you? And the blind man said, Master, make me able to see.”

Where is Mark 10:51 in the Bible?

Mark 10:51 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 51.

Who wrote Mark?

Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.

What is the book of Mark about?

Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.

What are the major themes of Mark?

Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:51.

What translation should I read Mark 10:51 in?

Mark 10:51 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 Mark 10:51?

Mark 10:51 reads (BBE): “And Jesus said to him, What would you have me do to you? And the blind man said, Master, make me able to see.” 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.

Mark 10:51 bbe — And Jesus said to him, What would you have me do to you? And the blind man said, Master, make me able to see.

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