God’s Word Translation
Luke 9:11
11But the crowds found out about this and followed him. He welcomed them, talked to them about God’s kingdom, and cured those who were sick.
Luke 9:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.
- English Standard Version (ESV)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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)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.
Context of Luke 9:11
9Herod said, “I had John’s head cut off. Who is this person I’m hearing so much about?” So Herod wanted to see Jesus. 10The apostles came back and told Jesus everything they had done. He took them with him to a city called Bethsaida so that they could be alone. But the crowds found out about this and followed him. He welcomed them, talked to them about God’s kingdom, and cured those who were sick. 12Toward the end of the day, the twelve apostles came to him. They said to him, “Send the crowd to the closest villages and farms so that they can find some food and a place to stay. No one lives around here.” 13Jesus replied, “You give them something to eat.” They said to him, “We have five loaves of bread and two fish. Unless we go to buy food for all these people, that’s all we have.”
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οἱ δὲ ὄχλοι γνόντες ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ. καὶ ἀποδεξάμενος αὐτοὺς ἐλάλει αὐτοῖς περὶ τῆς βασιλείας τοῦ θεοῦ, καὶ τοὺς χρείαν ἔχοντας θεραπείας ἰᾶτο.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Andδέde · thenG1161
- the peopleὄχλοςochlos · crowdG3793
- when they knewγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
- followedἀκολουθέωakoloutheō · to followG190
- himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- he receivedδέχομαιdechomai · to receiveG1209
- and spakeλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
- ofπερίperi · aboutG4012
- the kingdomβασιλείαbasileia · kingdomG932
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- healedἰάομαιiaomai · to healG2390
- them that hadἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
- needχρείαchreia · needG5532
- of healingθεραπείαtherapeia · serviceG2322
Cross-references for Luke 9:11
- Matthew 14:14When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd. He felt sorry for them and cured their sick people.
- Mark 6:33But many people saw them leave and recognized them. The people ran from all the cities and arrived ahead of them.
- Romans 10:14But how can people call on him if they have not believed in him? How can they believe in him if they have not heard his message? How can they hear if no one tells ⌞the Good News⌟?
- Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Almighty Lord is with me because the Lord has anointed me to deliver good news to humble people. He has sent me to heal those who are brokenhearted, to announce that captives will be set free and prisoners will be released.
- John 4:34Jesus told them, “My food is to do what the one who sent me wants me to do and to finish the work he has given me.
- John 6:37Everyone whom the Father gives me will come to me. I will never turn away anyone who comes to me.
- Romans 15:3Christ did not think only of himself. Rather, as Scripture says, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”
- 2 Timothy 4:2Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach.
- Luke 8:1After this, Jesus traveled from one city and village to another. He spread the Good News about God’s kingdom. The twelve apostles were with him.
- Matthew 21:31“Which of the two sons did what the father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “I can guarantee this truth: Tax collectors and prostitutes are going into God’s kingdom ahead of you.
- Acts 28:31He spread the message about God’s kingdom and taught very boldly about the Lord Jesus Christ. No one stopped him.
- Luke 1:53He fed hungry people with good food. He sent rich people away with nothing.
- Luke 5:31Jesus answered them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor; those who are sick do.
- Hebrews 4:16So we can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time.
Commentaries on Luke 9:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11The people - followed him - Observe here five grand effects of Divine grace. The people are drawn to follow him. He kindly receives them. He instructs them in the things of God. He heals all their diseases. He feeds their bodies and their souls. See Quesnel. Reader! Jesus is the same to the present moment. Follow him, and he will receive, instruct, heal, feed, and save thy soul unto eternal life.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10-17Verses 10-17 See the Matthew 14:13-21 notes, and Mark 6:30-44 notes. Luke 9:10 Bethsaida - A city on the east bank of the river Jordan, near where the river enters into the Sea of Tiberias. In the neighborhood of that city were extensive wastes or deserts. Luke 9:12 Day began to wear away - To decline, or as it drew near toward evening.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-17Verses 10-17 The people followed Jesus, and though they came unseasonably, yet he gave them what they came for. He spake unto them of the kingdom of God. He healed those who had need of healing. And with five loaves of bread and two fishes, Christ fed five thousand men. He will not see those that fear him, and serve him faithfully, want any good thing. When we receive creature-comforts, we must acknowledge that we receive them from God, and that we are…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11He welcomed them: Jesus wanted to go away in private with his disciples, but he had compassion on the crowds and ministered to them.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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