The ten lepers

Only one came back

Ten are healed on the way; only one, a Samaritan, comes back to give thanks. Gratitude that recognizes grace.

The story

Ten lepers cry out from a distance; Jesus sends them to the priests and, on the way, they are healed. Only one comes back to give thanks, and he was a Samaritan.

The meaning

Healing was for ten; full salvation, for the one who returned. Gratitude is what turns a miracle into a relationship.

Did you know?

• The only grateful one was the “foreigner”; once again, the Samaritan surprises. Luke 17:16

Where to read in the Bible

• Luke 17:11–19

Connections

• done by Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Luke 17:14
• centers on The Samaritans · stated in the text · Luke 17:16

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