Luke 17:19

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 17:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto him, Arise, and go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said unto him, Arise, and go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
Luke 17:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19And he said unto him, Arise, and go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said unto him, arise, etc.] For, as yet, he lay at his feet upon his face, adoring and praising him; nor did he attempt to rise till Jesus bid him: adding, go thy way; to thine own country, town, or city, and to thy friends and relations, and about thy business: thy faith hath made thee whole: or “saved thee”, in soul, as well as body; that is, Christ, the object of faith, had saved him; for his salvation is ascribed to his faith, not as the efficient cause of it, but as that was wrought in him, and drawn forth from him, and exercised by him, in receiving this blessing from Christ, the author of it, even both corporeal and spiritual salvation.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Arise--for he had "fallen down on his face at His feet" (Luk 17:16) and there lain prostrate. faith made thee whole--not as the others, merely in body, but in that higher spiritual sense with which His constant language has so familiarized us.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Go thy way - To the “priest;” for without “his” certificate he could not again be restored to the society of his friends, or to the public worship of God. Having now appropriately expressed your gratitude, go to the priest and obey the law of God. Renewed sinners, while their hearts overflow with gratitude to Jesus, “express” that gratitude by obeying God, and by engaging in the appropriate duties of their calling and of religion. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“17:19 Your faith has healed you (or Your faith has saved you): The Greek verb can refer to either physical or spiritual healing. Jesus’ physical healings illustrate the salvation that his Kingdom brings.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thy faith: Luk 7:50, Luk 8:48, Luk 18:42; Mat 9:22; Mar 5:34, Mar 10:52 Luke 17:20”
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