Luke 17:16 cpdv — And he fell face down before his feet, giving thanks. And this one was a Samaritan.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he fell face down before his feet, giving thanks. And this one was a Samaritan. "

— Luke 17:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 17 — Context

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And they lifted up their voice, saying, “Jesus, Teacher, take pity on us.”

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And when he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And it happened that, as they were going, they were cleansed.

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And one of them, when he saw that he was cleansed, returned, magnifying God with a loud voice.

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And he fell face down before his feet, giving thanks. And this one was a Samaritan.

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And in response, Jesus said: “Were not ten made clean? And so where are the nine?

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Was no one found who would return and give glory to God, except this foreigner?”

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And he said to him: “Rise up, go forth. For your faith has saved you.”

Luke 17:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:16 say?
Luke 17:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he fell face down before his feet, giving thanks. And this one was a Samaritan. ”
Where is Luke 17:16 in the Bible?
Luke 17:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 16.
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 17:16.
What translation should I read Luke 17:16 in?
Luke 17:16 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 17:16?
Luke 17:16 reads (CPDV): “And he fell face down before his feet, giving thanks. And this one was a Samaritan. ” 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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