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Luke 17:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Jesus saw them, he told them, 'Go show yourselves to the priests.' And here's the thing, while they were walking there, they got completely healed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes healing happens not when you arrive, but while you're walking in faith toward where you're supposed to be.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is traveling through regions between Samaria and Galilee when He encounters ten lepers who call out to Him for healing. According to Jewish law from the Old Testament, anyone cured of leprosy had to show themselves to the priests for verification and to undergo rituals for reintegration into society. This event underscores Jesus' compassion and authority to heal, while respecting the religious practices of the time.

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