Luke 17:12 bbe — And when he went into a certain small town he came across ten men who were lepers, and they, keeping themselves at a di…

Bible in Basic English

"And when he went into a certain small town he came across ten men who were lepers, and they, keeping themselves at a distance,"

— Luke 17:12, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 17 — Context

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Does he give praise to the servant because he did what was ordered?

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In the same way, when you have done all the things which are given you to do, say, There is no profit in us, for we have only done what we were ordered to do.

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And it came about that when they were on the way to Jerusalem he went through Samaria and Galilee.

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And when he went into a certain small town he came across ten men who were lepers, and they, keeping themselves at a distance,

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Said, in loud voices, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

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And when he saw them he said, Go, and let the priests see you. And, while they were going, they were made clean.

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And one of them, when he saw that he was clean, turning back, gave praise to God in a loud voice;

Luke 17:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:12 say?
Luke 17:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when he went into a certain small town he came across ten men who were lepers, and they, keeping themselves at a distance,”
Where is Luke 17:12 in the Bible?
Luke 17:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 12.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 17:12.
What translation should I read Luke 17:12 in?
Luke 17:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 17:12?
Luke 17:12 reads (BBE): “And when he went into a certain small town he came across ten men who were lepers, and they, keeping themselves at a distance,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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