Luke 17:19
A plain-spoken deep dive on this verse. Read the chapter →
Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well!”
Commentaries
Excerpts gathered from published commentaries to ground the reading.
Arise--for he had "fallen down on his face at His feet" (Luk 17:16) and there lain prostrate. faith made thee whole--not as the others, merely in body, but in that higher spiritual sense with which His constant language has so familiarized us.
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. Some particular discourses which Christ had with his disciples, in which he teaches them to take heed of giving offence, and to forgive the injuries done them (Luk 17:1-4), encourages them to pray for the increase of their faith (Luk 17:5, Luk 17:6), and then teaches them humility, whatever service they had done for God (Luk 17:7-10). II. His cleansing ten lepers, and the thanks he had from one of them only, and he a Samaritan (Luk 17:11-19). III. His discourse with his disciples, upon occasion of an enquiry of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should appear (v. 20-37).
Open source ↗17:19 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.
Open source ↗Original language
The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
Cross-references
Other passages the community most often connects to this one. Tap to read.
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was cured from that very hour.
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
“Receive your sight!” Jesus replied. “Your faith has healed you.”