Luke 18:41

Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.

Cross-reference

In Matthew 20:21, Jesus asks the same question but to a mother requesting honor for her sons — contrasting the blind man's humble plea for sight.

Mark 10:51 Parallel

Mark 10:51 records the same question from Jesus in the parallel account of this event.

John 5:6 Parallel

In John 5:6, Jesus asks a disabled man 'Do you want to be healed?' — a parallel question about desire for healing.

Psalm 146:8 Allusion

Psalm 146:8 declares the LORD opens blind eyes — showing that the blind man's request aligns with God's character.

Esther 5:3 Contrast

In Esther 5:3, King Ahasuerus offers to grant any request — a parallel to Jesus' offer, but from an earthly king with limits.

In Matthew 20:22, Jesus responds with 'You do not know what you ask' — a rebuke that contrasts with the immediate grant of sight to the blind man.

John 1:38 Related theme

In John 1:38, Jesus asks 'What are you seeking?' — a similar inquiry to disciples, but about their spiritual desire rather than physical need.