Luke 17:7-19

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Luke 17:7-19

7Which of you whose servant comes in from plowing or shepherding in the field will say to him, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?
8Instead, won’ t he tell him, ‘Prepare my meal and dress yourself to serve me while I eat and drink; and afterward you may eat and drink’?
9Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?
10So you also, when you have done everything commanded of you, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’”
11While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.
12As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance
13and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
14When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.
15When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice.
16He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him — and he was a Samaritan.
17“Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine?
18Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?”
19Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well!”
— Luke 17:7-19

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