Luke 10:9 kjv
And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Luke 10:9 nkjv
And heal the sick there, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'
Luke 10:9 niv
Heal the sick who are there and tell them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'
Luke 10:9 esv
Heal the sick in it and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'
Luke 10:9 nlt
Heal the sick, and tell them, 'The Kingdom of God is near you now.'
Luke 10 9 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Lk 9:1 | When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. | Jesus empowers disciples for healing/exorcism. |
| Mt 10:7 | As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ | Disciples' primary message is Kingdom's nearness. |
| Mt 4:23 | Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. | Jesus' own ministry of word and deed. |
| Mk 1:15 | "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" | Kingdom's arrival tied to repentance/faith. |
| Lk 7:22 | Then he told them, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor." | Healing as a sign of Kingdom presence. |
| Acts 8:6-7 | When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention... For with shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. | Philip's ministry showing power accompanying word. |
| Rom 15:18-19 | I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done—by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit of God. | Paul's ministry of word and sign. |
| 1 Cor 2:4 | My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, | Proclamation empowered by the Holy Spirit. |
| Col 1:13 | He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, | Present reality of entering the Kingdom. |
| Dan 2:44 | In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. | Prophecy of God's eternal Kingdom. |
| Isa 9:6-7 | For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders... Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. | Prophetic anticipation of Christ's reign. |
| Lk 4:43 | But he said, "I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent." | Jesus' mission central to Kingdom proclamation. |
| Lk 17:21 | nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is in your midst. | Kingdom's inner, present reality. |
| Mt 12:28 | But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. | Exorcism as proof of Kingdom's arrival. |
| Jas 5:14 | Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. | Continual practice of healing in the Church. |
| Acts 4:29-30 | Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Extend your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus. | Apostolic prayer for power in ministry. |
| Heb 2:4 | God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. | God's attestation of His word with power. |
| Mt 28:19-20 | Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. | The Great Commission - overarching mission. |
| Acts 1:8 | But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. | Spirit empowers witness to Jesus. |
| Mk 16:17-18 | And these signs will accompany those who believe... They will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well. | Signs accompanying believers, including healing. |
| Lk 9:2 | He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. | Parallel instruction to the Twelve disciples. |
Luke 10 verses
Luke 10 9 Meaning
This verse outlines a twofold commission given to the seventy-two disciples: first, to perform acts of compassion and divine power by healing the sick; and second, to verbally proclaim the core message of Jesus Christ, which is the immediate presence and accessibility of the Kingdom of God. The healing acts served as tangible demonstrations, authenticating the spiritual reality and power of God's reign drawing near to the people. Both actions work in concert, revealing the nature of God's Kingdom as one that brings restoration and invites surrender to His rule.
Luke 10 9 Context
Luke 10:9 is part of Jesus' specific instructions to the seventy-two (or seventy in some manuscripts) disciples whom He sent out ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit (Lk 10:1). This mission builds upon a similar commissioning of the twelve apostles in Luke 9, but it represents an expanded phase of Jesus' ministry, preparing more ground and hinting at a broader reach beyond Israel (potentially seventy nations of Genesis 10). The disciples are sent out with urgency ("like lambs among wolves"), a dependence on God for provision, and a clear directive to prioritize hospitality and peace. Within this immediate context, verse 9 specifies what they are to do upon entering a town that welcomes them: bring the tangible reality of God's Kingdom through healing and verbally announce its nearness. Historically, sickness was often viewed through a spiritual lens, connected to sin or demonic activity, making physical healing a profound sign of spiritual breakthrough and divine authority, directly confronting existing beliefs.
Luke 10 9 Word analysis
- And (Greek: kai): A simple conjunction connecting this instruction to the previous command of entering a town and eating what is offered. It implies that healing and proclaiming the Kingdom are immediate and integral actions following their acceptance in a household.
- heal (Greek: therapeuō): This verb means to cure, to make well, or to serve medically. It signifies a holistic restoration, not merely the alleviation of symptoms. It denotes an act of divine power flowing through the disciples, restoring physical health, mirroring Jesus’ own ministry. This demonstrates God’s active compassion and power over human affliction, which were seen as part of the curse and the Fall.
- the sick (Greek: asthenountas): The plural present participle, meaning "the ones being weak" or "those who are ill/suffering." It implies a state of general physical weakness, feebleness, or disease. It emphasizes that their mission is directed toward the vulnerable and those in need, echoing God's special care for the afflicted.
- who are there (implicit): The action is localized to the specific towns and houses they enter, highlighting a focused, practical application of their authority where they find hospitality.
- and tell them (Greek: kai legete autois): A distinct but parallel instruction, underscoring the indispensable role of verbal proclamation. The healing acts validate the message, and the message gives spiritual meaning to the healing acts. The Kingdom is not only shown but declared.
- ‘The kingdom of God (Greek: Hē Basileia tou Theou): The central theme of Jesus' teachings and mission. It refers to God's active, dynamic, and sovereign reign or rule, rather than merely a geographic territory. It embodies God's righteous government, peace, and divine power breaking into human history through Christ. It encompasses not just a future heavenly state but also a present, inaugurated reality in and through Jesus and His followers.
- has come near (Greek: ēngiken): This is the perfect active indicative of engizō, meaning "to have drawn near," "to have arrived," or "to be at hand." The perfect tense implies a completed action with continuing results – it has arrived and is presently accessible. It signifies an imminent and tangible reality, a breaking-in of God's eschatological rule that is now close enough to be entered and experienced.
- to you (Greek: eph' hymas): A direct and personal address. The Kingdom's proximity is not a vague theological concept but a concrete, personal reality being presented to them—the inhabitants of the towns the disciples visited. It requires a personal response of recognition and acceptance.
- heal the sick… and tell them: This pairing highlights the foundational integration of deed and word in Jesus' ministry model. The tangible display of divine power (healing) is intertwined with the authoritative declaration of God’s redemptive plan (the Kingdom). One authenticates the other, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of the Gospel—it addresses both physical suffering and spiritual lostness. The doing validates the saying.
- ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you’: This core proclamation encapsulates the good news. The presence of God’s rule is not just for the future, nor is it abstract; it is an active, accessible, and transforming power already manifesting through the disciples' ministry. This announcement challenges people to recognize the dawn of a new era under God's sovereignty and to respond with repentance and faith. The 'nearness' demands an urgent, personal decision.
Luke 10 9 Bonus section
The choice of "seventy" or "seventy-two" disciples in Luke 10 is often interpreted as symbolic. In Jewish tradition (e.g., Genesis 10), there were said to be 70 or 72 nations on earth. This implies that the mission of Jesus, starting with Israel, had an immediate outward glance towards the Gentile world, foreshadowing the Great Commission to preach the Gospel to "all nations." This verse therefore not only describes the mission to particular towns in Jesus' immediate vicinity but also implicitly models the global scope of the Kingdom message that would eventually extend to the ends of the earth through the church. The instruction given to these initial seventy(two) serves as a pattern for future evangelism, emphasizing dependence on God, readiness for rejection, and the power that accompanies a faithful proclamation of God's transforming Kingdom.
Luke 10 9 Commentary
Luke 10:9 reveals the heart of Jesus’ Kingdom mission as enacted by His emissaries: a holistic outreach characterized by divine empowerment. The command to "heal the sick" demonstrates God's compassion for human suffering and validates the disciples' authority, confirming that they truly carried God's power. This was a visible, tangible sign of a new spiritual order. Simultaneously, the imperative to "tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you’" provides the interpretative framework for these miracles. The healings were not isolated acts of kindness, but physical manifestations of a spiritual reality: God’s kingly rule had definitively invaded their world through Jesus and His representatives. The message proclaimed the arrival of God's dominion, demanding a response. This combination of powerful acts and clear proclamation underscores that the Kingdom of God is not just a theological concept but a dynamic, invasive reality bringing restoration, challenging human systems, and inviting allegiance to Christ as King. The urgency implied by "has come near" suggests immediate implications for their lives and eternal destinies.