15One of them, when he realized that he was healed, turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God.i
16He kneeled at Jesus'' feet, so grateful. He couldn''t thank him enough--and he was a Samaritan.
17Jesus said, "Were not ten healed? Where are the nine?j
18Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider?"
Luke 17 gathers a series of teachings from Jesus that probe the nature of discipleship, forgiveness, faith, and the coming kingdom. The chapter moves from practical community life (stumbling blocks, rebuke, forgiveness) to the apostles' plea for increased faith, answered with the
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