Luke 6:18

Verse

They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed.

American Standard Version (1901)

and they that were troubled with unclean spirits were healed.

And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were made well.

Who were come to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases. And they that were troubled with unclean spirits, were cured.

Free Bible Version

Those who were troubled by evil spirits were also healed.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they that were vexed with foule spirits, and they were healed.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

One Unity Resource Bible

as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits, and they were being healed.

Translation for Translators

They came to hear Jesus talk to them and to be healed {and for him to heal them} from their diseases. He also healed those whom evil spirits had troubled.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They had come to listen to him and to be healed of their diseases. People who were troubled with unclean spirits were also healed.

Noah Webster Bible

And they that were afflicted with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

World English Bible

as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits; and they were being healed.

Young's Literal Translation

and those harassed by unclean spirits, and they were healed,

Context

Jesus Heals the Multitudes

¹⁷Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon.¹⁸They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed.¹⁹The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.

Summary

In Luke 6:18, we see a description of a multitude of people who came to Jesus to hear Him and be healed of their diseases. This verse highlights the compassion and power of Jesus as He ministered to the physical and spiritual needs of the people. It demonstrates Jesus' willingness to meet people where they are, showing His love and care for each individual. The crowds seeking Jesus reveal a universal longing for healing and restoration, pointing to the universal nature of Christ's ministry. This verse serves as a reminder of Jesus' role as the Great Physician who offers healing and hope to all who come to Him in faith.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the whole multitude sought to touch him,.... That is, the multitude of those that were sick and possessed; for they were persuaded, and they found it true by experience, that if they could but touch any part of his body, or his garments, they should be cured of their diseases: for there went virtue out of him; in great abundance, as water from a fountain; without his speaking a word, or using any gesture, such as laying his hands on them: and they were healed; in this secret and private way, of whatsoever disease they were afflicted with.