Luk 9:11 | NET2full | STEP | But when the crowds found out , they followed him . He welcomed them , spoke to them about the kingdom of God , and cured those who needed healing .

‏ Luke 9:11

11 But when the crowds found out, they followed him. He ^{▼▼tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.} welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, ^{▼▼sn The kingdom of God is a major theme of Jesus’ teaching. The nature of the kingdom of God in the NT and in Jesus’ teaching has long been debated by interpreters and scholars, with discussion primarily centering around the nature of the kingdom (earthly, heavenly, or both) and the kingdom’s arrival (present, future, or both). An additional major issue concerns the relationship between the kingdom of God and the person and work of Jesus himself. See Luke 6:20; 11:20; 17:20-21.} and cured those who needed healing. ^{▼▼sn Again the combination of word (spoke to them) and healing (cured, compassionate deed) is what summarizes Jesus’ ministry: See Luke 4:38-44; 6:17-19; 7:22 (as also the disciples, 9:6).}