Luke 17:13
New International Version
and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”

New Living Translation
crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

English Standard Version
and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.”

Berean Standard Bible
and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

Berean Literal Bible
And they lifted up their voice, saying, "Jesus, Master, have compassion on us."

King James Bible
And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

New King James Version
And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

New American Standard Bible
and they raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

NASB 1995
and they raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

NASB 1977
and they raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

Legacy Standard Bible
And they raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

Amplified Bible
and they raised their voices and called out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

Christian Standard Bible
and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

American Standard Version
and they lifted up their voices, saying, Jesus, Master, Have mercy on us.

Contemporary English Version
and shouted, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!"

English Revised Version
and they lifted up their voices, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and shouted, "Jesus, Teacher, have mercy on us!"

Good News Translation
and shouted, "Jesus! Master! Have pity on us!"

International Standard Version
and shouted, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"

Majority Standard Bible
and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

NET Bible
raised their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us."

New Heart English Bible
They lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us."

Webster's Bible Translation
And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

Weymouth New Testament
In loud voices they cried out, "Jesus, Rabbi, take pity on us."

World English Bible
They lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they lifted up the voice, saying, “Jesus, Master, deal kindly with us”;

Berean Literal Bible
And they lifted up their voice, saying, "Jesus, Master, have compassion on us."

Young's Literal Translation
and they lifted up the voice, saying, 'Jesus, master, deal kindly with us;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they lifted up the voice, saying, Jesus, faster, pity us.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And lifted up their voice, saying: Jesus, master, have mercy on us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they lifted up their voice, saying, “Jesus, Teacher, take pity on us.”

New American Bible
and raised their voice, saying, “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!”

New Revised Standard Version
they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they lifted their voices saying, O Jesus, our Master, have mercy on us.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they lifted up their voices and they were saying, “Our Rabbi, Yeshua, have mercy on us!”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they lifted up their voice, saying: Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

Godbey New Testament
and lifting up their voice, saying, Thou, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

Haweis New Testament
and they lift up their voice, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!

Mace New Testament
Jesus our master, take pity on us.

Weymouth New Testament
In loud voices they cried out, "Jesus, Rabbi, take pity on us."

Worrell New Testament
and they lifted up their voice, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"

Worsley New Testament
who stood at a distance, and lifted up their voice, saying, Jesus master, have pity on us.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ten Lepers
12As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance 13and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.…

Cross References
Matthew 20:30-34
And there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked. ...

Mark 10:46-52
Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road. / When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” / Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ...

Luke 18:38-39
So he called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” / Those who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Matthew 9:27-31
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” / After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. / Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” ...

John 9:1-7
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ...

Matthew 15:22-28
And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” / He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” ...

Mark 1:40-42
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.

Luke 5:12-13
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.

Matthew 8:2-3
Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “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 his leprosy was cleansed.

Luke 7:13-15
When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” / Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” / And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

Psalm 30:10
Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”

Psalm 51:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions.

Psalm 123:3
Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy, for we have endured much contempt.

Isaiah 33:2
O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble.

Isaiah 35:3-6
Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” / Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

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Luke 18:38,39
And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me…

Matthew 9:27
And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

Matthew 15:22
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

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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.














and raised their voices
This phrase indicates a collective action, suggesting unity and desperation among the ten lepers. The Greek word for "raised" is "ἦραν" (ēran), which implies lifting up or elevating. In the context of leprosy, a disease that isolated individuals from society, the act of raising their voices together signifies a shared hope and a communal plea for mercy. Historically, lepers were marginalized, living on the outskirts of towns, and their unified cry reflects both their physical and social distance from the community. This act of raising their voices can be seen as a metaphor for prayer and supplication, emphasizing the importance of coming together in faith and humility when seeking divine intervention.

saying, 'Jesus, Master, have pity on us!'
The address "Jesus, Master" is significant. The Greek word for "Master" is "ἐπιστάτα" (epistata), which denotes someone with authority or command. By using this term, the lepers acknowledge Jesus' authority and power, recognizing Him as one who can command healing and restoration. This is a profound declaration of faith, as they appeal to Jesus not just as a healer but as a sovereign figure with divine authority. The plea "have pity on us" is a request for mercy, rooted in the Greek word "ἐλεήσον" (eleēson), which means to show compassion or mercy. This reflects a deep understanding of their need for grace, not just physical healing. In the broader scriptural context, this plea for mercy is a recurring theme, highlighting humanity's dependence on God's compassion and the transformative power of divine grace. The lepers' cry is a powerful reminder of the importance of recognizing Jesus' authority and approaching Him with humility and faith, trusting in His willingness to extend mercy to those who earnestly seek it.

(13) Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.--The Greek word for "Master" is again that which has been noticed as St. Luke's usual equivalent for "Rabbi." (See Note on Luke 5:5.) We may believe that the earlier instance of leprosy being cleansed (Matthew 8:2), possibly many such instances (Matthew 11:5), had in some way come to their knowledge.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

raised
ἦραν (ēran)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

[their] voices,
φωνὴν (phōnēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.

shouting,
λέγοντες (legontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“Jesus,
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Master,
Ἐπιστάτα (Epistata)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1988: Master, teacher, chief, commander. From epi and a presumed derivative of histemi; an appointee over, i.e. Commander.

have mercy on
ἐλέησον (eleēson)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.

us!”
ἡμᾶς (hēmas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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