King James Version
What Does Luke 17:15 Mean?
“And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,”
Context
13
And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
14
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.
15
And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
16
And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
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And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(15) **Turned back, and with a loud voice.**—The words imply that the work of healing was not accomplished till the company of lepers were at least out of sight.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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