Luke 17:11

The Ten Lepers · Luke 17:11–19
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Translations

Modern
While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.
Traditional
And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
Literal
And it came to pass, in His going to Jerusalem, that He was passing through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
Latin
Et factum est, dum iret in Jerusalem, transibat per mediam Samariam et Galilæam.

Original

Greek
English
While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.

Notes

While Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem: see study note on 9:51–19:44.

This healing reveals the compassion and power of Jesus. In Luke, the blessings of salvation are joyfully received by many outside Israel.

Events

Parallels

2 Kings 5:1–14

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Samaritans Travel

Topics

Faith: Faith in Christ: The Samaritan Leper Jesus, the Christ: Heals Ten Lepers (Near the Border Between Samaria and Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of The Ten Lepers Cured Miracles: Restores Ten Lepers to Wholeness, Only One of Them Returns to Thank Jesus Modern Samaria: Situated Between Judea and Galilee Samaria: Country of: Jesus Heals Lepers In Samaria: Country of: Roads Through, from Judaea Into Galilee