Luke 17:11-19
Summary for Luke 17:11-19: 17:11-19 a This healing reveals Jesus’ compassion and power; in Luke, the blessings of salvation are joyfully received by many outside Israel. 17:11 b As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem: See study note on 9:51–19:44.17:12 c ten men with leprosy stood at a distance: See study note on 5:12. Lepers were required to keep their distance and cry out, “Unclean!” (Lev 13:45-46 d).
17:14 e Go show yourselves to the priests: Leviticus 14:2-32 f sets out guidelines for priests to use in diagnosing leprosy and pronouncing a leper clean (see study notes on Luke 5:12, 14).
• as they went: To leave without yet being healed required faith, which Jesus was testing (cp. 2 Kgs 5:9-14 g).
17:16 h The one man who returned to thank Jesus was a Samaritan, a hated foreigner in the eyes of most Jews (see study note on 10:33).
17:19 i Your faith has healed you (or Your faith has saved you): The Greek verb can refer to either physical or spiritual healing. Jesus’ physical healings illustrate the salvation that his Kingdom brings.
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