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Luke 6:19

What does Luke 6:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 6:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 6:19 means

The entire multitude eagerly sought to touch Jesus because power emanated from Him and healed them all. This passage highlights the tangible and accessible nature of Jesus' healing power, often transmitted through physical contact. It confirms that His authority was not merely spoken but was a demonstrable force, actively bringing wholeness to every person who came to Him in faith. This universal healing demonstrates His boundless compassion and divine capability.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And all the multitude sought to touch him; for power came forth from him, and healed them all.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And all the multitude sought to touch him; for power came forth from him, and healed them all.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And all the people were desiring to be touched by him, for power came from him and made them all well.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and all the multitude were seeking to touch him, because power from him was going forth, and he was healing all.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And all the multitude sought to touch him: for virtue went out from him and healed all.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power went out from him and healed all.

Context

This verse culminates the description of Jesus' healing ministry among the vast crowd, showing the universal reach of His power. It emphasizes the direct connection between Jesus and the healings, establishing His authority and compassion. This extensive demonstration of power serves as the immediate backdrop for the Sermon on the Plain, lending divine weight to the ethical demands He is about to present.

v.18and they that were troubled with unclean spirits were healed.

v.19This passage

v.20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessedare ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 19:12

    insomuch that unto the sick were carried away from his body handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out.

  • 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:

  • Numbers 21:8

    And Jehovah said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he seeth it, shall live.

  • Luke 8:45

    And Jesus said, Who is it that touched me? And when all denied, Peter said, and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and crush thee.

  • 2 Kings 13:21

    And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and as soon as the man touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet.

  • John 3:14

    And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up;

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