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And it came to pass in their going, they were cleansed. <a href="/kjv/luke/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. <a href="/nkjv/luke/17.htm">New King James Version</a> So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. <a href="/nasb_/luke/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were going, they were cleansed. <a href="/nasb/luke/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> When He saw them, He said to them, &#8220Go and show yourselves to the priests.&#8221 And as they were going, they were cleansed. <a href="/nasb77/luke/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And it came about that as they were going, they were cleansed. <a href="/lsb/luke/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And it happened that as they were going, they were cleansed. <a href="/amp/luke/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were [miraculously] healed and made clean. <a href="/csb/luke/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When he saw them, he told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And while they were going, they were cleansed. <a href="/hcsb/luke/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When He saw them, He told them, &#8220Go and show yourselves to the priests.&#8221 And while they were going, they were healed. <a href="/asv/luke/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go and show yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, as they went, they were cleansed. <a href="/cev/luke/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus looked at them and said, "Go show yourselves to the priests." On their way they were healed. <a href="/erv/luke/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go and shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, as they went, they were cleansed. <a href="/gwt/luke/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When he saw them, he told them, "Show yourselves to the priests." As they went, they were made clean. <a href="/gnt/luke/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus saw them and said to them, "Go and let the priests examine you." On the way they were made clean. <a href="/isv/luke/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Jesus saw them, he told them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." While they were going, they were made clean. <a href="/msb/luke/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw them, He said, ?Go, show yourselves to the priests.? And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. <a href="/net/luke/17.htm">NET Bible</a> When he saw them he said, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went along, they were cleansed. <a href="/nheb/luke/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he saw them, he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." It happened that as they went, they were cleansed. <a href="/wbt/luke/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he saw them, he said to them, Go, show yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that as they were going, they were cleansed. <a href="/wey/luke/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Perceiving this, He said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the Priests." And while on their way to do this they were made clean. <a href="/web/luke/17.htm">World English Bible</a> When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” As they went, they were cleansed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having seen [them], He said to them, “Having gone on, show yourselves to the priests”; and it came to pass, in their going, they were cleansed, <a href="/blb/luke/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having seen them, He said to them, "Having gone, show yourselves to the priests." And it came to pass in their going, they were cleansed. <a href="/ylt/luke/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having seen them, he said to them, 'Having gone on, shew yourselves to the priests;' and it came to pass, in their going, they were cleansed, <a href="/slt/luke/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having seen, he said to them, Having gone, show yourselves to the priests. And it was in their retiring they were cleansed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Whom when he saw, he said: Go, shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, as they went, they were made clean. <a href="/cpdv/luke/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And it happened that, as they were going, they were cleansed. <a href="/nabre/luke/17.htm">New American Bible</a> And when he saw them, he said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” As they were going they were cleansed. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were made clean.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he saw them he said to them, Go, show yourselves to the priests; and while they were going, they were cleansed. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he saw them, he said to them, “Go show yourselves to the priests”, and as they were going, they were purified.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he saw them, he said to them: Go, show your selves to the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were made clean.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And seeing, He said to them, <FR>Go and show yourselves to the priest.<Fr> And it came to pass while they were going, they were cleansed: <a href="/haweis/luke/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And looking towards them, he said, Go, shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that as they were on the road, they were made clean. <a href="/mace/luke/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as soon as he perceiv'd them, he said to them, go shew yourselves to the priests, and on the way they found themselves cured. <a href="/wey/luke/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Perceiving this, He said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the Priests." And while on their way to do this they were made clean. <a href="/worrell/luke/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when He saw them, He said to them, <FR>"Going your way, show yourselves to the priests."<Fr> And it came to pass that, as they went, they were cleansed. <a href="/worsley/luke/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when He saw them, He said unto them, <FR>Go and shew yourselves to the priests.<Fr> And it came to pass as they were going, they were cleansed. <a href="/parallel/luke/17-14.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=6857" 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/17.htm">The Ten Lepers</a> …13and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">When Jesus saw them,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He said,</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: Poreuthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">“Go,</a> <a href="/greek/1925.htm" title="1925: epideixate (V-AMA-2P) -- To show, display, point out, indicate; I prove, demonstrate. From epi and deiknuo; to exhibit.">show</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/2409.htm" title="2409: hiereusin (N-DMP) -- A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.">priests.”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></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.">they</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5217.htm" title="5217: hypagein (V-PNA) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">were on their way,</a> <a href="/greek/2511.htm" title="2511: ekatharisthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To cleanse, make clean, literally, ceremonially, or spiritually, according to context. From katharos; to cleanse.">they were cleansed.</a> 15When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice.…<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/8-3.htm">Matthew 8:3-4</a> Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.” <a href="/leviticus/14-2.htm">Leviticus 14:2-32</a> “This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest. / The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed, / the priest shall order that two live clean birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop be brought for the one to be cleansed. ... <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Mark 1:40-44</a> Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ... <a href="/2_kings/5-10.htm">2 Kings 5:10-14</a> Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ... <a href="/matthew/9-30.htm">Matthew 9:30</a> And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!” <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Luke 5:12-14</a> While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” <a href="/john/4-50.htm">John 4:50-53</a> “Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed. / And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive. / So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, “The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.” ... <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="/luke/7-22.htm">Luke 7:22</a> So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: 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="/2_kings/5-1.htm">2 Kings 5:1-3</a> Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-8</a> But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God. <a href="/john/9-7.htm">John 9:7</a> Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing. <a href="/matthew/10-8.htm">Matthew 10:8</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. <a href="/psalms/107-20.htm">Psalm 107:20</a> He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he saw them, he said to them, Go show yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.Go.<a href="/luke/5-14.htm">Luke 5:14</a> And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.<a href="/leviticus/13-1.htm">Leviticus 13:1,2</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying, … <a href="/leviticus/14-2.htm">Leviticus 14:2</a> This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest:as.<a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">2 Kings 5:14</a> Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.<a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a> And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.<a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Matthew 8:3</a> And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/11-41.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Cleansed</a> <a href="/luke/10-23.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/luke/9-22.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/luke/8-39.htm">Show</a> <a href="/luke/17-11.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/17-15.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/luke/17-17.htm">Cleansed</a> <a href="/luke/20-23.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/luke/20-24.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Show</a> <a href="/luke/17-19.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/21-14.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 17</div>1. <a href="/luke/17-1.htm">Jesus teaches to avoid occasions of offense;</a> 3. <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">and to forgive one another.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/17-5.htm">The power of faith.</a> 6. <a href="/luke/17-6.htm">How we are bound to God.</a> 11. <a href="/luke/17-11.htm">Jesus heals ten lepers.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/17-22.htm">Of the kingdom of God, and the coming of the Son of Man.</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'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Jesus saw them This phrase indicates Jesus' awareness and compassion. In biblical context, Jesus often noticed those whom society overlooked, such as lepers. His ability to see beyond physical appearances to the heart of individuals is a recurring theme in the Gospels. This reflects God's omniscience and care for all people, regardless of their social status or condition.He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” In the cultural and historical context of first-century Judaism, lepers were required by Mosaic Law to present themselves to a priest for examination and declaration of cleanliness (<a href="/leviticus/14-2.htm">Leviticus 14:2-32</a>). This command by Jesus aligns with the law, showing His respect for the Law of Moses. It also demonstrates faith, as the lepers were to act on Jesus' words before seeing any evidence of healing. This act of obedience is a type of faith that is often required in the Christian walk, where believers are called to trust and act on God's promises.And as they were on their way, This phrase highlights the importance of obedience and faith in action. The lepers were healed not immediately, but as they obeyed Jesus' command. This suggests a process of healing that is contingent upon faith and obedience. It parallels other biblical narratives where faith is demonstrated through action, such as the healing of Naaman in <a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">2 Kings 5:14</a>.they were cleansed. The cleansing of the lepers is both a physical and spiritual metaphor. Leprosy in the Bible often symbolizes sin and its isolating effects. The cleansing signifies not only physical healing but also restoration to community and spiritual renewal. This act of cleansing is a type of the redemptive work of Christ, who cleanses believers from sin and restores them to fellowship with God. The healing also fulfills the messianic prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>, where the Messiah is described as one who brings healing and liberation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who gives the command to the lepers. His authority and compassion are evident in His interaction with them. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_ten_lepers.htm">The Ten Lepers</a> A group of men suffering from leprosy, a disease that caused them to be outcasts in society. They approach Jesus seeking healing. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_priests.htm">The Priests</a> Religious leaders in Jewish society responsible for examining and declaring someone clean or unclean according to the Law of Moses. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_journey_to_the_priests.htm">The Journey to the Priests</a> The act of faith required by the lepers, as they were healed on their way to the priests, not before. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_cleansing.htm">The Cleansing</a> The miraculous healing that occurs as the lepers obey Jesus' command, demonstrating the power of faith and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The lepers' healing occurred as they acted on Jesus' command. Faith often requires us to take steps of obedience before we see the results. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a> The lepers' willingness to follow Jesus' instructions, even when the outcome was not immediately visible, teaches us the importance of obeying God's Word. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_restoration.htm">Community and Restoration</a> The act of showing themselves to the priests was not just about physical healing but also about being restored to the community. Our faith journey often involves restoration in relationships and community. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_worship.htm">Gratitude and Worship</a> Although not explicitly in this verse, the subsequent verses show that only one leper returned to thank Jesus. This highlights the importance of gratitude in our relationship with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_religious_leaders.htm">The Role of Religious Leaders</a> The priests' role in declaring the lepers clean underscores the importance of spiritual authority and community validation in our faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 17</a> <a href="/q/why_did_one_leper_thank_jesus.htm">Why did only one healed leper return to thank Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/why_can't_prayer_regrow_amputated_limbs.htm">Why has no amputee ever regrown a limb through prayer?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_leprosy.htm">What does the Bible mention about leprosy?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_rituals_align_with_modern_disease_views.htm">How do we reconcile the elaborate purification rituals (Leviticus 14:1-32) with modern understanding of infection and disease transmission? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) Go shew yourselves unto the priests.--On the meaning and object of this command, see Note on <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm" title="And Jesus said to him, See you tell no man; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.">Matthew 8:4</a>. Here, however, it may be noted, there was no accompanying touch as the outward means and pledge of healing, and the command was therefore, in a greater degree than it had been before, a trial and test of faith. It did not necessarily imply a journey to Jerusalem. Any priest in any town was qualified for the function of inspecting and deciding on the completeness of the cure. Suddenly, or by degrees, as they went, the taint of blood disappeared, and their flesh became as it had been in the days of health. <a href="/commentaries/luke/17-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When [Jesus] saw [them], ἰδὼν (idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. He said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Go, Πορευθέντες (Poreuthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. show ἐπιδείξατε (epideixate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1925.htm">Strong's 1925: </a> To show, display, point out, indicate; I prove, demonstrate. From epi and deiknuo; to exhibit. yourselves ἑαυτοὺς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. priests.” ἱερεῦσιν (hiereusin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2409.htm">Strong's 2409: </a> A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. as ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. they 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. were on their way, ὑπάγειν (hypagein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively. they were cleansed. ἐκαθαρίσθησαν (ekatharisthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2511.htm">Strong's 2511: </a> To cleanse, make clean, literally, ceremonially, or spiritually, according to context. 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