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He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. <a href="/nlt/luke/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> But the crowds found out where he was going, and they followed him. He welcomed them and taught them about the Kingdom of God, and he healed those who were sick. <a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing. <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing. <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the crowds having known it, followed Him; and having received them, He was speaking to them concerning the kingdom of God, and He was healing those having need of healing. <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing. <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed them and began speaking to them about the kingdom of God, and curing those who had need of healing. <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing. <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the multitudes were aware of this and followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing. <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when the crowds became aware of this, they followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing. <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when the crowds learned of it, they followed Him; and He welcomed them and He began talking to them about the kingdom of God, and healing those who needed to be healed. <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the crowds found out, they followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But a lot of people found out about this and followed him. Jesus welcomed them. He spoke about God's kingdom and healed everyone who was sick. <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he healed. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But the crowds found out about this and followed him. He welcomed them, talked to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who were sick. <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the crowds heard about it, they followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the Kingdom of God, and healed those who needed it. <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the crowds found out about this and followed him. He welcomed them and began to speak to them about the kingdom of God and to heal those who needed healing. <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing. <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the crowds, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing. <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the immense crowd, aware of this, followed Him; and receiving them kindly He proceeded to speak to them of the Kingdom of God, and those who needed to be restored to health, He cured. <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them of God’s Kingdom, and he cured those who needed healing. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the multitudes having known followed Him, and having received them, He was speaking to them concerning the Kingdom of God, and He cured those having need of service. <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the crowds having known it, followed Him; and having received them, He was speaking to them concerning the kingdom of God, and He was healing those having need of healing. <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the multitudes having known did follow him, and having received them, he was speaking to them concerning the reign of God, and those having need of service he cured. <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the crowds having known, followed him: and having received them, he spake to them, of the kingdom of God, and healed them having need of cure.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Which when the people knew, they followed him; and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them who had need of healing. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when the crowd had realized this, they followed him. And he received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God. And those who were in need of cures, he healed. <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> The crowds, meanwhile, learned of this and followed him. He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed to be cured. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the crowds found out about it, they followed him; and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed to be cured.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When the people found it out, they went after him; and he received them, and spoke to them concerning the kingdom of God, and he healed those who were in need of healing. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when the crowds knew, they went after him and he received them and he was speaking with them about the Kingdom of God, and those who were in need of healing he healed.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But the multitudes knew it, and followed him; and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the multitudes having found out, followed Him And receiving them, He spoke to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those having need of healing. <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But when the multitudes knew it, they followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the immense crowd, aware of this, followed Him; and receiving them kindly He proceeded to speak to them of the Kingdom of God, and those who needed to be restored to health, He cured. <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed Him; and, having welcomed them, He was speaking to them concerning the Kingdom of God, and those having need of cure He healed. <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when the people knew it they followed Him; and He received them, and spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those that had need of a cure. <a href="/parallel/luke/9-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3604" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">The Feeding of the Five Thousand</a> 10Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida. 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochloi (N-NMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnontes (V-APA-NMP) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">found out</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">and followed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/588.htm" title="588: apodexamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To receive, welcome, entertain (with hospitality), embrace. From apo and dechomai; to take fully, i.e. Welcome, approve.">He welcomed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: elalei (V-IIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">and spoke</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileias (N-GFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2390.htm" title="2390: iato (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To heal, generally of the physical, sometimes of spiritual, disease. Middle voice of apparently a primary verb; to cure.">He healed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">needed</a> <a href="/greek/2322.htm" title="2322: therapeias (N-GFS) -- From therapeuo; attendance; figuratively and collectively, domestics.">healing.</a> 12As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a> When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34</a> When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things. <a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a> A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a> When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30</a> Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10</a> For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him. <a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5-6</a> When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” / But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a> Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a> The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">Mark 1:32-34</a> That evening, after sunset, people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed, / and the whole town gathered at the door. / And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was. <a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a> I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/ezekiel/34-11.htm">Ezekiel 34:11-16</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. ... <a href="/psalms/107-9.htm">Psalm 107:9</a> For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-3</a> “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.when.<a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a> And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.<a href="/mark/6-33.htm">Mark 6:33,34</a> And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him… <a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14,17</a> How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? … and he.<a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;<a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.<a href="/john/6-37.htm">John 6:37</a> All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.the kingdom.<a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Luke 8:1,10</a> And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, … <a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31,43</a> Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you… <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Acts 28:31</a> Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.healed.<a href="/luke/1-53.htm">Luke 1:53</a> He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.<a href="/luke/5-31.htm">Luke 5:31</a> And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.<a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/8-46.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/luke/8-48.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Curing</a> <a href="/luke/7-10.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/luke/8-50.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">Health</a> <a href="/mark/16-4.htm">Immense</a> <a href="/mark/10-48.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/luke/9-2.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Need</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Received</a> <a href="/luke/8-5.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/luke/8-50.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Welcomed</a> <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Welcoming</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-44.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/luke/13-14.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Curing</a> <a href="/luke/18-28.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/luke/11-23.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/john/7-23.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/luke/15-27.htm">Health</a> <a href="/john/6-5.htm">Immense</a> <a href="/luke/16-24.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/luke/9-27.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Need</a> <a href="/luke/10-35.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/luke/10-22.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Received</a> <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/luke/14-34.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/luke/9-54.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/9-30.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/10-8.htm">Welcomed</a> <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Welcoming</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The context here is Jesus' growing popularity due to His teachings and miracles. The crowds' determination to find and follow Jesus highlights their spiritual hunger and desperation for hope and healing. This reflects the human condition's search for truth and meaning. The geographical setting is likely near Bethsaida, a fishing village on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, which was a hub for Jesus' ministry. The crowd's pursuit of Jesus fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a>, where people walking in darkness see a great light, symbolizing Jesus as the light of the world.He welcomed them Despite seeking solitude with His disciples, Jesus demonstrates compassion and openness. His welcoming nature is a model of divine hospitality and grace, showing that God's kingdom is accessible to all who seek it. This act of welcoming is consistent with Jesus' mission to reach out to the marginalized and weary, as seen in <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>, where He invites all who are burdened to find rest in Him.and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, Jesus' primary message throughout His ministry was the kingdom of God, a central theme in the Gospels. This kingdom is not a political entity but a spiritual realm where God's will is done. Jesus' teachings often included parables that illustrated the nature and values of this kingdom, such as in <a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13</a>. His message was revolutionary, challenging the religious and social norms of the time, and offering a new covenant relationship with God.and He healed those who needed healing. Jesus' healing ministry was a testament to His divine authority and compassion. Healing the sick was a sign of the kingdom's in-breaking power, fulfilling prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>, which speak of the Messiah's healing works. These miracles authenticated His message and revealed His identity as the Son of God. Healing also symbolized spiritual restoration, pointing to the ultimate healing of sin and death through Jesus' death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in this passage, demonstrating His compassion and authority by teaching about the kingdom of God and healing the sick. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a> Large groups of people who sought out Jesus, eager to hear His teachings and witness His miracles. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> The central theme of Jesus' teaching, representing God's sovereign rule and the spiritual realm where His will is fulfilled. 4. <a href="/topical/h/healing.htm">Healing</a> A significant aspect of Jesus' ministry, showcasing His divine power and compassion for human suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/compassionate_leadership.htm">Compassionate Leadership</a> Jesus exemplifies a leader who is approachable and attentive to the needs of the people. As followers of Christ, we are called to be compassionate and serve others selflessly. <a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_the_kingdom.htm">Proclaiming the Kingdom</a> The message of the kingdom of God is central to the Christian faith. We are encouraged to share this message with others, emphasizing God's rule and His plan for salvation. <a href="/topical/h/healing_and_restoration.htm">Healing and Restoration</a> Jesus' healing ministry points to His power to restore both physically and spiritually. We should seek His healing in our lives and trust in His ability to make us whole. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_jesus.htm">Seeking Jesus</a> The crowds actively sought Jesus, demonstrating a desire to learn and be transformed. We are encouraged to pursue a relationship with Christ, seeking His wisdom and guidance in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'i_will_never_cast_out'_mean.htm">What was the purpose of Jesus' miracles?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'lord_of_the_harvest'_mean.htm">Mary, did you know your son would change the world?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_kingdom_of_god.htm">What defines the Kingdom of God in Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_feed_5,000_with_little.htm">How did Jesus feed 5,000 people with limited food?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Healed them that had need of healing.--We cannot well alter the translation, but it may be noted that the word for "healing" is not formed from the same verb as "healed;" and is, as it were, a more technical word (used, with the one exception of <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm" title="In the middle of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bore twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.">Revelation 22:2</a>, by St. Luke only) and equivalent to our "treatment." <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowds ὄχλοι (ochloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. found out γνόντες (gnontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. [and] followed ἠκολούθησαν (ēkolouthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. Him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. He welcomed ἀποδεξάμενος (apodexamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_588.htm">Strong's 588: </a> To receive, welcome, entertain (with hospitality), embrace. From apo and dechomai; to take fully, i.e. Welcome, approve. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] spoke ἐλάλει (elalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείας (basileias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He healed ἰᾶτο (iato) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2390.htm">Strong's 2390: </a> To heal, generally of the physical, sometimes of spiritual, disease. Middle voice of apparently a primary verb; to cure. those who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. needed χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. healing. θεραπείας (therapeias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2322.htm">Strong's 2322: </a> From therapeuo; attendance; figuratively and collectively, domestics. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 9:11 But the multitudes perceiving it followed him (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/9-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 9:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 9:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/9-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 9:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 9:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>