Luke 9:11
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
But the people, getting news of it, went after him: and he was pleased to see them, and gave them teaching about the kingdom of God, and made those well who were in need of it.
Webster's Revision
And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.
World English Bible
But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.
English Revised Version (ERV)
But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he healed.
Clarke's Luke 9:11 Bible Commentary
The people - followed him - Observe here five grand effects of Divine grace.
1. The people are drawn to follow him.
2. He kindly receives them.
3. He instructs them in the things of God.
4. He heals all their diseases.
5. He feeds their bodies and their souls. See Quesnel.
Reader! Jesus is the same to the present moment. Follow him, and he will receive, instruct, heal, feed, and save thy soul unto eternal life.