Matthew 20:32

Modern

Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked.

Traditional

And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?

Literal

And having stood, Jesus called them and said, “What do you want that I may do for you?”

Latin

Et stetit Jesus, et vocavit eos, et ait: Quid vultis ut faciam vobis?

Greek

English

Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked.

The blind men’s expression of faith in the Son of David was an acknowledgment of Jesus as the Messiah (see Matthew 21:9; 22:42; 2 Samuel 7:12–16).

Theme notes and profiles

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Ezekiel 36:37
This is what the Lord GOD says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock.
Matthew 20:21
“What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.”
Acts 10:29
So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me?”

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world