Luke 9:11

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.

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In The King James Version

And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

In Context

10And the twelve, when they came back, gave him an account of what they had done. And he took them with him and went away from the people to a town named Beth-saida.

12And the day went on; and the twelve came to him and said, Send these people away so that they may go into the towns and the country round about and get resting-places and food for themselves, for we are in a waste place.

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Cross References

Matthew 14:14And he came out and saw a great number of people and he had pity on them, and made well those of them who were ill.

Matthew 21:43For this reason I say to you, The kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and will be given to a nation producing the fruits of it.

Luke 1:53Those who had no food he made full of good things; the men of wealth he sent away with nothing in their hands;

Luke 8:1And it came about, after a short time, that he went through town and country giving the good news of the kingdom of God, and with him were the twelve,

Luke 9:2And he sent them out to be preachers of the kingdom of God, and to make well those who were ill.

John 6:37Whatever the Father gives to me will come to me; and I will not send away anyone who comes to me.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:11-18

The Multitude Miraculously Fed. 10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. 12 And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and… Read the whole commentary →

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