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Luke 17

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Luke 17

1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!

2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?

9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:

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.

17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.

19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.



20 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:

21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.

23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.

24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.

25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.

26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.

27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.

28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;

29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

31 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.

32 Remember Lot's wife.

33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

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Summary and the meaning of Chapter 17 of the Book of Luke in the KJV Holy Bible

The seventeenth chapter of the Book of Luke in the King James Version of the Bible is a rich narrative filled with teachings, parables, and significant events from the life of Jesus Christ. The chapter begins with Jesus teaching His disciples about forgiveness and faith before moving on to the miraculous healing of ten lepers, and then concluding with a discourse on the coming of the Kingdom of God and the days of the Son of Man.

The chapter opens with Jesus addressing His disciples, warning them about the inevitability of temptations to sin. In Luke 17:1-2, Jesus asserts that while stumbling blocks are bound to come, woe to those through whom they come. He emphasizes the severity of leading others into sin, stating that it would be better for them to have a millstone hung around their neck and be cast into the sea.

The Power of Forgiveness

In verses 3 and 4, Jesus introduces the theme of forgiveness. He instructs His disciples to rebuke a brother who sins against them, and if they repent, to forgive them. He extends this commandment, declaring that even if the same person sins against them seven times in a day, but repents each time, they should forgive them. This serves as a powerful reminder of the boundless mercy and forgiveness that should be practiced by followers of Christ.

Faith as Small as a Mustard Seed

Jesus then addresses the topic of faith in verses 5 and 6. When the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, He responds by saying that if they had faith as small as a mustard seed, they could command a mulberry tree to be uprooted and planted in the sea, and it would obey them. Through this metaphor, Jesus illustrates that faith, no matter how small, has immense power and potential.

The Parable of the Unworthy Servant

In Luke 17:7-10, Jesus tells the parable of the unworthy servant. The parable underscores the concept of duty and the expectation that servants (or followers of Christ) should carry out their tasks without expecting praise or reward, for they are only doing what is expected of them. This passage reinforces the humility and selflessness that should characterize the followers of Jesus.

The Healing of Ten Lepers

One of the most notable events in this chapter is the healing of ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19. As Jesus travels towards Jerusalem, He encounters ten lepers who plead for mercy. He instructs them to show themselves to the priests, and as they go, they are healed. However, only one of them, a Samaritan, returns to thank Jesus and glorify God. Jesus commends the Samaritan for his faith, which has made him well, and criticizes the nine who did not return to give thanks. This story underscores the importance of gratitude and faith in the healing power of Jesus.

The Coming of the Kingdom of God

In the final section of the chapter, Jesus speaks about the coming of the Kingdom of God. He advises His disciples that the Kingdom of God does not come with observation, for it is within them. He warns them not to follow those who claim to see it, for the coming of the Kingdom of God will be like lightning that lights up the sky from one end to the other.

The Days of the Son of Man

Jesus then describes the days of the Son of Man, drawing parallels with the days of Noah and Lot. He cautions His disciples that just as people were eating, drinking, marrying, and being given in marriage until the day Noah entered the ark, and similarly in the days of Lot, they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built, but on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all, so will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed. Jesus warns His disciples to remember Lot's wife, who looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, urging them to not be attached to their earthly lives, for whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will keep it.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Luke 17 offers profound insights into the teachings of Jesus Christ. Through lessons on forgiveness, faith, duty, gratitude, and the coming of the Kingdom of God, Jesus provides guidance for His followers on how to live a life that is pleasing to God. The chapter serves as a reminder of the transformative power of faith, the importance of forgiveness, the duty of service, the necessity of gratitude, and the anticipation of the Kingdom of God. It paints a vivid picture of the challenges and rewards of discipleship, offering timeless wisdom for believers seeking to deepen their relationship with God.



This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.

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