Luke 17:16

The Ten Lepers · Luke 17:11–19
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Translations

Modern
He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.
Traditional
And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
Literal
…and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan.
Latin
…et cecidit in faciem ante pedes ejus, gratias agens: et hic erat Samaritanus.

Original

Greek
English
He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.

Notes

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).

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

Theme notes and profiles

Praise and Rejoicing in Luke–Acts

Events

Parallels

2 Kings 5:1–14

Places

Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

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

Topics

Faith: Faith in Christ: The Samaritan Leper Falling Down 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: Inhabitants of More Humane and Grateful than the Jews Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Samaria: Country of: Jesus Heals Lepers In Thankfulness: To God: One of the Ten Lepers Whom Jesus Healed