Luke 18:43
What does Luke 18:43 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 18:43 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 18:43 means
Immediately, the blind man received his sight, physically and spiritually transformed. His response was immediate and profound: he followed Jesus, glorifying God. This public display of gratitude and discipleship became a powerful testimony, as all the people who witnessed it also gave praise to God. The miracle not only restored the man but also confirmed Jesus's divine power and inspired corporate worship, concluding the chapter with a note of praise.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And straight away he was able to see, and he went after him, giving glory to God; and all the people when they saw it gave praise to God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and presently he did receive sight, and was following him, glorifying God; and all the people, having seen, did give praise to God.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And immediately he saw and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And immediately he saw, and followed him, glorifyingGod. And all the people when they saw [it] gave praise toGod.
Context
This verse concludes the narrative of the healing of the blind man, immediately following Jesus's declaration and the instant restoration of sight in verse 42. The man's subsequent actions—following Jesus and glorifying God—provide a powerful example of true discipleship and faith. The widespread praise from the people brings the chapter to a triumphant close, affirming Jesus's authority and divine work before the next chapter begins.
v.42And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.
v.43This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 4:21
And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.
- Psalms 107:15
Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
- John 9:5
When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:10
when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.
- 1 Peter 2:9
But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
- Acts 11:18
And when they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life.
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