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Luke 17:11-19
Ten Healed of Leprosy
November 25, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” (Luke 17:19)
In 17:11 Luke reminds us that Jesus and his disciples are still on the journey to Jerusalem. Much of the journey narrative (9:51–19:44) consists of teaching given to the disciples. In the last few chapters this has largely taken the form of parables, and we will return to parables at the beginning of chapter 18. But in this section we find four separate units of teaching (17:1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–10), loosely connected in that all relate to the nature and demands of discipleship, followed by a brief exemplary story. The story involves a Samaritan, whose action, like that of the good Samaritan in 10:30–37, shows up the failure of the Jews in the story and so reinforces Luke’s insistent challenge to accepted social conventions.
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Commentary
Commentary on Luke 17:11-19 - Working Preacher Working Preacher
Luther Seminary's Thanksgiving Day commentary on the one leper who returns to give thanks.
Luke 17:11-19 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed commentary on gratitude and the Samaritan who alone turns back to Jesus.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Luke Chapter 17 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse study of Luke 17 and the cleansing of the ten lepers.
Luke 17 Commentary | Precept Austin Precept Austin
In-depth verse commentary and word studies on Luke 17.
Luke 17:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Collected classic commentaries on Luke 17:11-19.
Thanksgiving - Word on Fire Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
Bishop Barron's reflection on gratitude and the Eucharistic heart of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Day | Loyola Press Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic Sunday Connection with reflection and family prayer on the grateful leper.
Background & Word Study
Gospel of Luke Overview - BibleProject BibleProject
Animated overview of the Gospel of Luke and its concern for outsiders and the grateful.
Luke - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary book introduction and background to the Gospel of Luke.
Luke 17:11 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek interlinear with parsing for Luke 17:11-19, including the verb for giving thanks.
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Questions preachers ask
Why is the healing of the ten lepers read at Thanksgiving?
Ten lepers are healed, but only one, a Samaritan, turns back to thank Jesus (Luke 17:11–19). The story sets gratitude at the center of faith: “your faith has made you well.” It is the appointed Gospel for Thanksgiving Day in Year A.
What are the Thanksgiving Day readings?
For Thanksgiving Day, Year A, the Revised Common Lectionary appoints Deuteronomy 8:7–18, Psalm 65, 2 Corinthians 9:6–15, and Luke 17:11–19.
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