Luke 6:17
What does Luke 6:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 6:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 6:17 means
Jesus descended from the mountain with His apostles and stood on a level place. There, a vast crowd had gathered, including many of His disciples and a great multitude of people drawn from all Judea, Jerusalem, and even the distant coastal regions of Tyre and Sidon. They came not only to hear His teachings but also to be healed of various diseases. This gathering demonstrates the widespread impact of Jesus' ministry, drawing seekers from diverse geographical and social backgrounds to receive both His word and His miraculous power.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and he came down with them, and stood on a level place, and a great multitude of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judæa and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and he came down with them, and stood on a level place, and a great multitude of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judæa and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he came down with them to a level place, and a great band of his disciples, and a very great number of people from all Judaea and Jerusalem and from the parts of Tyre and Sidon by the sea, came to give hearing to him, and to be made well from their diseases;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and having come down with them, he stood upon a level spot, and a crowd of his disciples, and a great multitude of the people from all Judea, and Jerusalem, and the maritime Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their sicknesses,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And coming down with them, he stood in a plain place: and the company of his disciples and a very great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the sea coast, both of Tyre and Sidon,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and having descended with them, he stood on a level place, and a crowd of his disciples, and a great multitude of the people from all Judaea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;
Context
Following the selection of the apostles, this verse marks a significant transition to a public setting where Jesus delivers key teachings. The description of the diverse and massive crowd highlights the broad appeal and influence of His ministry. This assembly sets the stage for the 'Sermon on the Plain,' indicating its wide reception and importance for a broad audience beyond just the twelve disciples.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 14:14
And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.
- Mark 7:24
And from thence he arose, and went away into the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered into a house, and would have no man know it; and he could not be hid.
- Luke 5:15
But so much the more went abroad the report concerning him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities.
- Luke 6:12
And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.
- Mark 3:7
And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and from Judæa,
- Psalms 103:3
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases;
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