KJV ORIGINAL
Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus asked, 'What do you want me to do for you?' And the man said, 'Lord, I want to see again.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most powerful prayer is just telling Jesus exactly what you need.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is traveling to Jerusalem and passes through Jericho, where he encounters a blind beggar named Bartimaeus who is calling out to him. Despite the crowd's attempts to silence the man, Jesus stops and engages with him directly, showing his willingness to address individual needs amid his busy ministry. This event occurs in the context of Jesus' broader mission to demonstrate God's kingdom through healings and compassion for the marginalized.
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