Luke 17:17 nasb — Then Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine--where are they?

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"Then Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine--where are they?"

— Luke 17:17, NASB

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Luke 17 — Context

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When He saw them, He said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they were going, they were cleansed.

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Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice,

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and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan.

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Then Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine--where are they?

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"Was no one found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?"

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And He said to him, "Stand up and go; your faith has made you well."

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Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed;

Luke 17:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:17 say?
Luke 17:17 in the NASB reads: “Then Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine--where are they?”
Where is Luke 17:17 in the Bible?
Luke 17:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 17.
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 17:17.
What translation should I read Luke 17:17 in?
Luke 17:17 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 17:17?
Luke 17:17 reads (NASB): “Then Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine--where are they?” 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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