Luke 17:14
New International Version
When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed.

New Living Translation
He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy.

English Standard Version
When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed.

Berean Standard Bible
When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.

Berean Literal Bible
And having seen them, He said to them, "Having gone, show yourselves to the priests." And it came to pass in their going, they were cleansed.

King James Bible
And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

New King James Version
So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.

New American Standard Bible
When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were going, they were cleansed.

NASB 1995
When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were going, they were cleansed.

NASB 1977
And when He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And it came about that as they were going, they were cleansed.

Legacy Standard Bible
When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And it happened that as they were going, they were cleansed.

Amplified Bible
When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were [miraculously] healed and made clean.

Christian Standard Bible
When he saw them, he told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And while they were going, they were cleansed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When He saw them, He told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And while they were going, they were healed.

American Standard Version
And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go and show yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, as they went, they were cleansed.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus looked at them and said, "Go show yourselves to the priests." On their way they were healed.

English Revised Version
And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go and shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, as they went, they were cleansed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When he saw them, he told them, "Show yourselves to the priests." As they went, they were made clean.

Good News Translation
Jesus saw them and said to them, "Go and let the priests examine you." On the way they were made clean.

International Standard Version
When Jesus saw them, he told them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." While they were going, they were made clean.

Majority Standard Bible
When Jesus saw them, He said, ?Go, show yourselves to the priests.? And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.

NET Bible
When he saw them he said, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went along, they were cleansed.

New Heart English Bible
When he saw them, he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." It happened that as they went, they were cleansed.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when he saw them, he said to them, Go, show yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that as they were going, they were cleansed.

Weymouth New Testament
Perceiving this, He said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the Priests." And while on their way to do this they were made clean.

World English Bible
When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” As they went, they were cleansed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having seen [them], He said to them, “Having gone on, show yourselves to the priests”; and it came to pass, in their going, they were cleansed,

Berean Literal Bible
And having seen them, He said to them, "Having gone, show yourselves to the priests." And it came to pass in their going, they were cleansed.

Young's Literal Translation
and having seen them, he said to them, 'Having gone on, shew yourselves to the priests;' and it came to pass, in their going, they were cleansed,

Smith's Literal Translation
And having seen, he said to them, Having gone, show yourselves to the priests. And it was in their retiring they were cleansed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whom when he saw, he said: Go, shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, as they went, they were made clean.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And it happened that, as they were going, they were cleansed.

New American Bible
And when he saw them, he said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” As they were going they were cleansed.

New Revised Standard Version
When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were made clean.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when he saw them he said to them, Go, show yourselves to the priests; and while they were going, they were cleansed.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when he saw them, he said to them, “Go show yourselves to the priests”, and as they were going, they were purified.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when he saw them, he said to them: Go, show your selves to the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were made clean.

Godbey New Testament
And seeing, He said to them, Go and show yourselves to the priest. And it came to pass while they were going, they were cleansed:

Haweis New Testament
And looking towards them, he said, Go, shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that as they were on the road, they were made clean.

Mace New Testament
as soon as he perceiv'd them, he said to them, go shew yourselves to the priests, and on the way they found themselves cured.

Weymouth New Testament
Perceiving this, He said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the Priests." And while on their way to do this they were made clean.

Worrell New Testament
And, when He saw them, He said to them, "Going your way, show yourselves to the priests." And it came to pass that, as they went, they were cleansed.

Worsley New Testament
And when He saw them, He said unto them, Go and shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass as they were going, they were cleansed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ten Lepers
13and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. 15When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice.…

Cross References
Matthew 8:3-4
Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Leviticus 14:2-32
“This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest. / The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed, / the priest shall order that two live clean birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop be brought for the one to be cleansed. ...

Mark 1:40-44
Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ...

2 Kings 5:10-14
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ...

Matthew 9:30
And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!”

Luke 5:12-14
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

John 4:50-53
“Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed. / And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive. / So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, “The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.” ...

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Luke 7:22
So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

2 Kings 5:1-3
Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.”

Acts 3:6-8
But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.

John 9:7
Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

Psalm 107:20
He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.


Treasury of Scripture

And when he saw them, he said to them, Go show yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

Go.

Luke 5:14
And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Leviticus 13:1,2
And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying, …

Leviticus 14:2
This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest:

as.

2 Kings 5:14
Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.

Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Matthew 8:3
And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

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Luke 17
1. Jesus teaches to avoid occasions of offense;
3. and to forgive one another.
5. The power of faith.
6. How we are bound to God.
11. Jesus heals ten lepers.
22. Of the kingdom of God, and the coming of the Son of Man.














When He saw them
This phrase indicates Jesus' awareness and compassion. The Greek word for "saw" is "εἶδεν" (eiden), which implies not just a physical seeing but a deeper understanding and recognition of their plight. Jesus' ability to see beyond the surface reflects His divine insight and compassion, emphasizing His role as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and their needs.

He said
The authority of Jesus' words is underscored here. The Greek "εἶπεν" (eipen) signifies a command rather than a mere suggestion. In the biblical context, Jesus' words carry the power of God, echoing the creative force of God's word in Genesis. His speech acts as a conduit for divine will and healing.

Go, show yourselves to the priests
This command is rooted in the Levitical law found in Leviticus 14, where those healed of leprosy were required to present themselves to the priests for verification of their healing. The Greek "ὑπάγετε" (hypagete) for "go" is an imperative, indicating urgency and obedience. This instruction not only adheres to the law but also serves as a test of faith, as the lepers were not yet healed when the command was given.

And as they went
The phrase highlights the obedience and faith of the lepers. The Greek "ἐν τῷ ὑπάγειν" (en tō hypagein) suggests a continuous action, indicating that their healing was contingent upon their obedience. This reflects a biblical principle that faith often requires action, and blessings are often realized in the process of obedience.

they were cleansed
The Greek word "ἐκαθαρίσθησαν" (ekatharisthēsan) is used here, meaning to be made clean or pure. This term is significant in both physical and spiritual contexts. In the historical context, leprosy was not only a physical ailment but also rendered one ceremonially unclean, isolating them from the community and worship. The cleansing signifies restoration to both health and community, symbolizing the broader spiritual cleansing and restoration that Jesus offers to all who come to Him in faith.

(14) Go shew yourselves unto the priests.--On the meaning and object of this command, see Note on Matthew 8:4. Here, however, it may be noted, there was no accompanying touch as the outward means and pledge of healing, and the command was therefore, in a greater degree than it had been before, a trial and test of faith. It did not necessarily imply a journey to Jerusalem. Any priest in any town was qualified for the function of inspecting and deciding on the completeness of the cure. Suddenly, or by degrees, as they went, the taint of blood disappeared, and their flesh became as it had been in the days of health.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When [Jesus] saw [them],
ἰδὼν (idōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

He said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Go,
Πορευθέντες (Poreuthentes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die.

show
ἐπιδείξατε (epideixate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1925: To show, display, point out, indicate; I prove, demonstrate. From epi and deiknuo; to exhibit.

yourselves
ἑαυτοὺς (heautous)
Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself.

to the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

priests.”
ἱερεῦσιν (hiereusin)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2409: A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.

And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

as
ἐγένετο (egeneto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

they
αὐτοὺς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

were on their way,
ὑπάγειν (hypagein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 5217: To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.

they were cleansed.
ἐκαθαρίσθησαν (ekatharisthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2511: To cleanse, make clean, literally, ceremonially, or spiritually, according to context. From katharos; to cleanse.


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