Luke 10:9
New International Version
Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

New Living Translation
Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’

English Standard Version
Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

Berean Standard Bible
Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’

Berean Literal Bible
And heal the ailing in it, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has drawn near to you⁺.’

King James Bible
And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

New King James Version
And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

New American Standard Bible
and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

NASB 1995
and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

NASB 1977
and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

Legacy Standard Bible
and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

Amplified Bible
and heal those in it who are sick [authenticating your message], and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

Berean Annotated Bible
Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God {Theou} is near you⁺.

Christian Standard Bible
Heal the sick who are there, and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near you.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Heal the sick who are there, and tell them, The kingdom of God has come near you.’

American Standard Version
and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Contemporary English Version
Heal their sick and say, "God's kingdom will soon be here!"

English Revised Version
and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Heal the sick that are there, and tell the people, 'The kingdom of God is near you!'

Good News Translation
heal the sick in that town, and say to the people there, 'The Kingdom of God has come near you.'

International Standard Version
heal the sick that are there, and tell them, 'The kingdom of God is near you!'

NET Bible
Heal the sick in that town and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come upon you!'

New Heart English Bible
And heal the sick who are there, and tell them, 'The Kingdom of God has come near to you.'

Webster's Bible Translation
And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them, The kingdom of God is come nigh to you.

Weymouth New Testament
Cure the sick in that town, and tell them, "'The Kingdom of God is now at your door.'
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’

World English Bible
Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and heal the ailing in it, and say to them, The Kingdom of God has come near to you.

Berean Literal Bible
And heal the ailing in it, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has drawn near to you⁺.’

Young's Literal Translation
and heal the ailing in it, and say to them, The reign of God hath come nigh to you.

Smith's Literal Translation
And cure the sick in it, and say to them, The kingdom of God has drawn near to you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And cure the sick who are in that place, and proclaim to them, ‘The kingdom of God has drawn near to you.’

New American Bible
cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you.’

New Revised Standard Version
cure the sick who are there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And heal those who are sick in it, and say to them, The kingdom of God is come near to you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And heal those who are sick in it and say to them, “The Kingdom of God has come near to you.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them: The kingdom of God has come near to you.

Godbey New Testament
and heal the sick who are in it, and say to them, The kingdom of God has come nigh unto you.

Haweis New Testament
and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Mace New Testament
and heal the sick you find there, tell the inhabitants the kingdom of God is drawing nigh unto them.

Weymouth New Testament
Cure the sick in that town, and tell them, "'The Kingdom of God is now at your door.'

Worrell New Testament
and heal the sick therein, and say to them, 'The Kingdom of God has come near to you.'

Worsley New Testament
and heal those in it that are sick, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come unto you.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Jesus Sends Out the Disciples
8If you enter a town and they welcome you, eat whatever is set before you. 9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’ 10But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare,…

Cross References
Heal the sick who are there

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

Luke 9:2
And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Mark 6:13
They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.
and tell them,

Matthew 10:7
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’

Acts 10:42
And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

Mark 6:12
So they set out and preached that the people should repent.
‘The kingdom of God is near you.’

Mark 1:15
“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”

Matthew 4:17
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 3:2
and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Matthew 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.

Acts 28:8-9
The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man. / After this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well.

James 5:14-15
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

Matthew 4:23
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Matthew 12:28
But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

John 14:12
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.


Treasury of Scripture

And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them, The kingdom of God is come near to you.

heal.

Luke 9:2
And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Mark 6:13
And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

The kingdom.

Luke 10:11
Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Luke 17:20,21
And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: …

Daniel 2:44
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

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Luke 10
1. Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;
13. pronounces a woe against certain cities.
17. The seventy return with joy;
18. he shows them wherein to rejoice,
21. and thanks his Father for his grace;
23. magnifies the happy estate of his church;
25. teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life,
30. and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;
38. reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.












Heal the sick who are there

Jesus authorized His disciples to minister to those suffering in the towns that received them. These healings displayed God’s power over disease and showed that the kingdom was arriving with mercy and restoration. They also confirmed that the disciples carried Jesus’ authority as His representatives.

Mat 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers…
Luk 9:2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God…
Mrk 6:13 They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick…

and tell them,

Works of healing were joined to a clear announcement. The disciples were not sent merely to relieve physical suffering but to declare what God was doing through Christ. Their actions testified to the truth of their message.

Mat 10:7 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven…
Act 10:42 And He commanded us to preach to the people…
Mrk 6:12 So they set out and preached that the people should repent.

‘The kingdom of God is near you.’

God’s reign had drawn near in the person and ministry of Jesus. Those who saw the healings were confronted with the reality that God was visiting His people and calling them to respond in repentance and faith.

Mrk 1:15 “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God…
Mat 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent…
Mat 3:2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure of the New Testament, who sends out the seventy-two disciples to preach and heal.

2. The Seventy-Two Disciples
A group of Jesus' followers sent out in pairs to towns and places He was about to visit, tasked with healing and proclaiming the kingdom of God.

3. The Towns and Places
Various locations in Judea and Galilee where the disciples were sent to prepare the way for Jesus.

4. The Sick
Individuals in these towns who were suffering from various ailments and were to be healed by the disciples.

5. The Kingdom of God
A central theme in Jesus' teaching, representing God's reign and rule, both present and future.
Teaching Points
The Authority of Believers
Jesus grants His followers authority to heal and proclaim the kingdom, emphasizing the power and responsibility given to believers.

The Urgency of the Kingdom
The message that "the kingdom of God is near" underscores the urgency and immediacy of the gospel message.

Compassion in Action
Healing the sick is an act of compassion and a demonstration of God's love and power, which should be reflected in our own lives.

Preparation for Christ's Coming
Just as the disciples prepared the way for Jesus, we are called to prepare others for His return by sharing the gospel.

Faith and Obedience
The disciples' mission required faith and obedience, serving as a model for our own walk with Christ.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 10:9?

2. How can we "heal the sick" in our communities today, as instructed in Luke 10:9?

3. What does "the kingdom of God is near" mean for believers' daily lives?

4. How does Luke 10:9 connect with Jesus' Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5. In what ways can we demonstrate God's kingdom through acts of service and love?

6. How can understanding Luke 10:9 deepen our commitment to evangelism and discipleship?

7. How does Luke 10:9 relate to the concept of divine healing today?

8. What historical evidence supports the healing practices mentioned in Luke 10:9?

9. How should Christians interpret "the kingdom of God has come near" in Luke 10:9?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 10?


(9) The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.--Here again the form of the words is peculiar to St. Luke. This was to be the burden of those who, as preachers, were, in the strictest sense, the heralds of the great King.

Verse 9. - And heal the sick that are therein. These were strangely great powers to confer upon poor weak men - men, too, only in the very dawn of faith - and their naive surprise and joy (see ver. 17) show how little they believed in their possession of such powers, even after their Master's words announcing to them the gift. But this prodigality of miraculous energy was needful then. The first beginning of so stupendous a work as laying securely the ground stories of Christianity - what Renan, with all his enmity to revealed religion, calls "l'evenement capital de l'histoire du monde" - required this special aid from another sphere.

Luke 10:9 shows Jesus pairing compassionate action with clear proclamation. His followers literally heal hurting bodies, right where they find them, then plainly explain that such power proves the nearness of God’s kingdom. The verse calls today’s believers to serve others, speak truth, and point every good work back to the rightful King who is present and ready to save.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Heal
θεραπεύετε (therapeuete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2323: From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sick
ἀσθενεῖς (astheneis)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 772: (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless.

[who are there]
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

tell
λέγετε (legete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

them,
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

‘The
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

kingdom
βασιλεία (basileia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

of God
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

is near
Ἤγγικεν (Ēngiken)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1448: Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.

you.’
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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