What does Luke 18:38 mean?

Luke 18:38 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 18:38 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

39And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

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