Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” New Living Translation Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” English Standard Version Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Berean Standard Bible Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” Berean Literal Bible Was there found none having returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” King James Bible There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. New King James Version Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” New American Standard Bible Was no one found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?” NASB 1995 “Was no one found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?” NASB 1977 “Was no one found who turned back to give glory to God, except this foreigner?” Legacy Standard Bible Was there no one found who turned back to give glory to God, except this foreigner?” Amplified Bible Was there no one found to return and to give thanks and praise to God, except this foreigner?” Berean Annotated Bible Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory {doxan} to God {Theō}? Christian Standard Bible Didn’t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Didn’t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner?” American Standard Version Were there none found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger? Contemporary English Version Why was this foreigner the only one who came back to thank God?" English Revised Version Were there none found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger? GOD'S WORD® Translation Only this foreigner came back to praise God." Good News Translation Why is this foreigner the only one who came back to give thanks to God?" International Standard Version Except for this foreigner, were any of them found to return and give praise to God?" NET Bible Was no one found to turn back and give praise to God except this foreigner?" New Heart English Bible Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this stranger?" Webster's Bible Translation There are not found returning to give glory to God, save this stranger. Weymouth New Testament Have none been found to come back and give glory to God except this foreigner?" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWas no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” World English Bible Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere were none found who turned back to give glory to God, except this foreigner”; Berean Literal Bible Was there found none having returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” Young's Literal Translation There were not found who did turn back to give glory to God, except this alien;' Smith's Literal Translation They were not found returning to give glory to God, except this of another race. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is no one found to return and give glory to God, but this stranger. Catholic Public Domain Version Was no one found who would return and give glory to God, except this foreigner?” New American Bible Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” New Revised Standard Version Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhy did they separate themselves so as not to come and give praise to God, except this man who is of a strange people? Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Have they neglected to come give glory to God, except this one who is from a foreign people?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWere there none found to return and give glory to God, but this one of another race? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament There are none found returning to give glory to God, but this alien. Mace New Testament is no body return'd to glorify God, but this alien only? Weymouth New Testament Have none been found to come back and give glory to God except this foreigner?" Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Ten Lepers…17“Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine? 18Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” 19Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well!”… Cross References Was no one found 2 Kings 5:14-15 So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. / Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” 2 Chronicles 32:25 But because his heart was proud, Hezekiah did not repay the favor shown to him. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem. Romans 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. except this foreigner 1 Kings 8:41-43 And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name— / for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. Isaiah 56:6-7 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Matthew 8:10-12 When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. / I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. / But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” to return and give glory to God?” John 9:24 So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” Joshua 7:19 So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you to tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.” Psalm 50:23 He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.” Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.” John 4:22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 2 Kings 5:15-17 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” / But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused. / “If you will not,” said Naaman, “please let me, your servant, be given as much soil as a pair of mules can carry. For your servant will never again make a burnt offering or a sacrifice to any other god but the LORD. Psalm 107:8 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Psalm 107:15 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Psalm 107:21 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Psalm 107:31 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Treasury of Scripture There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. to give. Psalm 29:1,2 A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength… Psalm 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. Psalm 106:13 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: save. Matthew 8:10,12 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel… Matthew 15:24-28 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel… Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Jump to Previous Alien Except Foreigner Found Glory Praise Returning Save Strange StrangerJump to Next Alien Except Foreigner Found Glory Praise Returning Save Strange StrangerLuke 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. Was no one found This phrase highlights the rarity of gratitude among those who received healing. In the context of Jesus' ministry, it underscores the frequent lack of recognition and thankfulness for divine intervention. It also reflects a broader biblical theme where God's people often fail to acknowledge His works, as seen in the history of Israel's repeated forgetfulness of God's deliverance (e.g., Psalm 106:13). except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus- The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who heals the ten lepers and questions the absence of gratitude from the others. 2. The Ten Lepers - A group of men afflicted with leprosy who call out to Jesus for mercy and are healed as they go to show themselves to the priests. 3. The Samaritan Leper - The only one of the ten who returns to thank Jesus, highlighting the theme of gratitude and faith. 4. Samaria - The region associated with the Samaritan leper, significant for its historical tensions with the Jewish people. 5. The Priests - Religious leaders to whom the lepers were instructed to show themselves, as per the Law of Moses, to be declared clean. Teaching Points Gratitude as a Response to GraceThe Samaritan leper's return to thank Jesus underscores the importance of gratitude as a natural response to God's grace and mercy. Faith Beyond Boundaries The account highlights that faith and gratitude are not confined to ethnic or religious boundaries, as demonstrated by the Samaritan's actions. Recognition of God's Work The passage challenges believers to recognize and acknowledge God's work in their lives, prompting a response of worship and thanksgiving. The Role of Outsiders in God's Kingdom The Samaritan's gratitude serves as a reminder that God's kingdom often includes those considered outsiders, challenging believers to embrace inclusivity. The Importance of Returning to God The act of returning to Jesus to give thanks emphasizes the importance of maintaining a relationship with God, not just seeking His blessings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 17:18?2. Why did only one return to give thanks to God in Luke 17:18? 3. How does gratitude reflect our faith according to Luke 17:18? 4. What Old Testament examples emphasize the importance of giving thanks to God? 5. How can we cultivate a habit of gratitude in our daily lives? 6. What does Luke 17:18 teach about recognizing God's work in our lives? 7. Why did only one leper return to give thanks in Luke 17:18? 8. What does Luke 17:18 teach about gratitude and faith? 9. How does Luke 17:18 challenge our understanding of thankfulness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 17? 11. What historical or medical evidence supports the ten lepers' instantaneous healing (Luke 17:11-19)? 12. How can we reconcile Jesus's prophecy in Matthew 16:28 that some disciples would not die before seeing the Son of Man coming with the fact that they all eventually died? 13. 2 Peter 1:16-18 refers to the Transfiguration; why is its account noticeably different from the synoptic Gospels' versions? 14. Why didn't Jesus return as He promised His disciples? What Does Luke 17:18 Mean Was no one found...• Jesus poses a searching question, exposing the absence of gratitude in the nine other healed lepers (Luke 17:11-17). • His words carry a tone of divine disappointment, similar to the Lord’s lament, “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8). • Scripture often highlights God’s search for responsive hearts—see Isaiah 59:16 where “He saw that there was no one to intercede,” and Ezekiel 22:30 where He “looked for someone to stand in the gap.” • The question forces listeners to examine their own response to God’s mercies, echoing David’s reflection, “What shall I render to the LORD for all His benefits to me?” (Psalm 116:12-13). except this foreigner... • “Foreigner” refers to the Samaritan who, by social and religious standards, was outside Israel’s covenant community (John 4:9). • Luke often spotlights outsiders who respond rightly: the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:33), the Roman centurion whose faith amazed Jesus (Luke 7:9), and Zacchaeus the tax collector (Luke 19:9). • God’s grace reaches beyond ethnic or cultural boundaries, fulfilling the promise to bless “all the families of the earth” (Genesis 12:3). • The line draws a contrast between those with religious privilege who remained silent and the unexpected worshiper who raised his voice. to return... • The Samaritan “turned back” (Luke 17:15), a physical picture of repentance—a decisive change in direction toward the Lord. • Similar turning moments: the prodigal “came to himself and went to his father” (Luke 15:17-20), and Naaman returned to Elisha after his cleansing (2 Kings 5:15). • Genuine faith moves a person from receiving God’s gift to seeking God Himself, realigning one’s life to Him (2 Chronicles 30:9). and give glory to God? • Giving glory means publicly acknowledging God’s character and works; the healed man “fell facedown at Jesus’ feet, thanking Him” (Luke 17:16). • Scripture links thanksgiving with glorifying God: “He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me” (Psalm 50:23), and the formerly blind man “followed Jesus, glorifying God” (Luke 18:43). • The act anticipates the universal call, “Fear God and give Him glory” (Revelation 14:7), reminding believers that every blessing aims at worship, not merely personal benefit. • The Samaritan’s praise validates the miracle and identifies Jesus as the rightful recipient of glory, underscoring His deity (John 5:23). summary Luke 17:18 reveals Jesus’ desire for thankful, faith-filled hearts. While ten received healing, only one—a Samaritan—returned, turned his life toward Christ, and glorified God. The verse challenges believers to respond to grace with visible gratitude, crossing all cultural lines, and to live every blessing as an opportunity to honor the Lord. (18) Save this stranger.--The word for "stranger" means literally, a man of another race, an alien. It is not found elsewhere in the New Testament, but is used in the LXX. of Isaiah 56:3. It was probably a term of contempt in common use among the Jews. (Comp. the kindred word "aliens," with special reference to the Philistines, in Hebrews 11:34, and "one of another nation" in Acts 10:28.) It implied, as did the whole treatment of the Samaritans by the Jews. that the former were not recognised as being, in any sense, children of Abraham.Greek Was no one foundεὑρέθησαν (heurethēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. except εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. this οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. foreigner ἀλλογενὴς (allogenēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 241: Of another nation, a foreigner. From allos and genos; foreign, i.e. Not a Jew. to return ὑποστρέψαντες (hypostrepsantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5290: To turn back, return. From hupo and strepho; to turn under, i.e. To return. [and] give δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. glory δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. to God?” Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Links Luke 17:18 NIVLuke 17:18 NLT Luke 17:18 ESV Luke 17:18 NASB Luke 17:18 KJV Luke 17:18 BibleApps.com Luke 17:18 Biblia Paralela Luke 17:18 Chinese Bible Luke 17:18 French Bible Luke 17:18 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 17:18 Were there none found who returned (Luke Lu Lk) |
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