John Gill Commentary Luke 9:38

"And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:" — Luke 9:38 (ASV)

And behold, a man of the company
One that was in the company, and among the multitude, that met him:

cried out ;
with great vehemence and earnestness:

saying, Master ;
doctor, or "Rabbi":

I beseech thee :
most humbly, for he was now on his knees:

look upon my son :
with pity and compassion, and help him:

for he is mine only child ;
wherefore he was dear unto him, and he was greatly concerned for him, and earnestly desirous of his being restored to health; and this he mentions, to move the compassion of Christ.