Luke 17:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.

American Standard Version (1901)

and he fell upon his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

Bible in Basic English

And, falling down on his face at the feet of Jesus, he gave the credit to him; and he was a man of Samaria.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he fell on his face before his feet, giving thanks: and this was a Samaritan.

Free Bible Version

He fell down at Jesus' feet, thanking him. He was a Samaritan.

Geneva Bible 1599

And fell downe on his face at his feete, and gaue him thankes: and he was a Samaritan.

King James (Authorized) Version

And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

One Unity Resource Bible

He fell on his face at Yeshua [Salvation]'s feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan [person from Watch-mountain].

Translation for Translators

He came to Jesus, prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet, and thanked him. This man was a Samaritan, not a Jew.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He fell down at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. He was a Samaritan.

Noah Webster Bible

And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

World English Bible

He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan.

Young's Literal Translation

and he fell upon [his] face at his feet, giving thanks to him, and he was a Samaritan.

Context

The Ten Lepers

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.

Summary

In Luke 17:16, we see the story of Jesus healing ten lepers, but only one of them, a Samaritan, returns to thank and praise Him. This verse highlights the importance of gratitude and recognizing God's work in our lives. It serves as a reminder for us to not only seek blessings from God but also to acknowledge and appreciate His goodness. The Samaritan's response demonstrates the significance of faith and thankfulness in experiencing God's miracles and receiving His grace.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He was a Samaritan - One who professed a very corrupt religion; and from whom much less was to be expected than from the other nine, who probably were Jews.

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Jesus answering, said,.... After the Samaritan had paid his respects to him, and made his acknowledgments in this grateful way: were there not ten cleansed? so many applied for a cure, and so many had it: but where are the nine? or nine of them; here was one, but where were the rest? they went and showed themselves to the priests, and then returned to their several places of abode, and took no notice of their physician and Saviour, to make any returns to him. They are many, that are cleansed by the blood of Christ; his blood was shed for many, for the remission of sins; and by his righteousness, he justifies many; at least there are many who profess themselves to be cleansed by him, and yet there are but few that glorify him, by keeping close to the rule of his word, by giving up themselves to the churches of Christ, and by walking with them in the ordinances of the Gospel: Christ's flock, which is separated from the world, and walks in Gospel order, within the inclosures of it, is but a little flock; they are but a few names in Sardis, who have not defiled themselves, with corruptions in doctrine and discipline; and these few are often such, who have been the worst of men, the vilest of sinners, from whom it has been least expected, they should glorify Christ: publicans and harlots go into the kingdom of heaven, the Gospel church state, embrace its doctrines, and submit to its ordinances, when the Scribes and Pharisees, self-righteous persons, do not: ingratitude is a crime many are guilty of, and it is highly resented by Christ; instances of gratitude are few, but as one in ten; now and then a single Samaritan, a stranger, one that has been a vile sinner, comes and acknowledges the grace of Christ in cleansing him; comes to the ministers of Christ, and to the churches, and tells them what God has done for his soul: but where are the rest, the many others, who have received spiritual advantages, and never come to relate them, and express by words and deeds, thankfulness for them?

Luke 17:16

The Ten Lepers

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.

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.

American Standard Version (1901)

and he fell upon his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

Bible in Basic English

And, falling down on his face at the feet of Jesus, he gave the credit to him; and he was a man of Samaria.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he fell on his face before his feet, giving thanks: and this was a Samaritan.

Free Bible Version

He fell down at Jesus' feet, thanking him. He was a Samaritan.

Geneva Bible 1599

And fell downe on his face at his feete, and gaue him thankes: and he was a Samaritan.

King James (Authorized) Version

And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

One Unity Resource Bible

He fell on his face at Yeshua [Salvation]'s feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan [person from Watch-mountain].

Translation for Translators

He came to Jesus, prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet, and thanked him. This man was a Samaritan, not a Jew.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He fell down at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. He was a Samaritan.

Noah Webster Bible

And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

World English Bible

He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan.

Young's Literal Translation

and he fell upon [his] face at his feet, giving thanks to him, and he was a Samaritan.

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He was a Samaritan - One who professed a very corrupt religion; and from whom much less was to be expected than from the other nine, who probably were Jews.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Luke 17:16

Verse

Context

The Ten Lepers

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Luke 17:16

The Ten Lepers

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes