Luke 18:39

‘And those who went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace, but he cried out the more a great deal, “You son of David, have mercy on me.” '

When those in the forefront of the crowds heard him crying out they told him to be quiet. They probably thought that he was begging for alms. But he would not be silenced, and he continued to ‘cry out the more a great deal', “You son of David, have mercy on me.” Here was one who was persistently seeking to press into the Kingly Rule of God (Luke 16:16) where blind eyes were opened (Luke 4:18; Luke 7:21).

The word for ‘cried out' here is much stronger than in the previous verse. He has now become desperate. He is fearful of missing this vital opportunity. He might never have the chance again. He will not take no for an answer.