Luke 9:6
New International Version
So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.

New Living Translation
So they began their circuit of the villages, preaching the Good News and healing the sick.

English Standard Version
And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

Berean Standard Bible
So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.

Berean Literal Bible
And going forth, they were passing through the villages, proclaiming the gospel and healing everywhere.

King James Bible
And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

New King James Version
So they departed and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

New American Standard Bible
And as they were leaving, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

NASB 1995
Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

NASB 1977
And departing, they began going about among the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

Legacy Standard Bible
And departing, they were going throughout the villages, proclaiming the gospel and healing everywhere.

Amplified Bible
So they began going from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing the sick everywhere.

Christian Standard Bible
So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere.

American Standard Version
And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

Contemporary English Version
The apostles left and went from village to village, telling the good news and healing people everywhere.

English Revised Version
And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The apostles went from village to village, told the Good News, and cured the sick everywhere.

Good News Translation
The disciples left and traveled through all the villages, preaching the Good News and healing people everywhere.

International Standard Version
So they left and went from village to village, spreading the good news and healing diseases everywhere.

Majority Standard Bible
So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.

NET Bible
Then they departed and went throughout the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.

New Heart English Bible
They departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News, and healing everywhere.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

Weymouth New Testament
So they departed and visited village after village, spreading the Good News and performing cures everywhere.

World English Bible
They departed and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News and healing everywhere.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And going forth they were going through the several villages, proclaiming good news, and healing everywhere.

Berean Literal Bible
And going forth, they were passing through the villages, proclaiming the gospel and healing everywhere.

Young's Literal Translation
And going forth they were going through the several villages, proclaiming good news, and healing everywhere.

Smith's Literal Translation
And having gone out, they went through the towns, proclaiming the good news, and healing every where.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And going out, they went about through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And going forth, they traveled around, through the towns, evangelizing and curing everywhere.

New American Bible
Then they set out and went from village to village proclaiming the good news and curing diseases everywhere.

New Revised Standard Version
They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the apostles went out, and travelled in villages and cities, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And The Apostles went out and were walking around in the villages and cities and they were preaching The Good News and healing in every place.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they departed, and went through every village, preaching the gospel, and performing cures everywhere.

Godbey New Testament
And going out, they continued to go through the villages, everywhere preaching the gospel, and healing.

Haweis New Testament
And they went forth, and passed through the villages, preaching the gospel, and performing cures everywhere.

Mace New Testament
accordingly they departed, and travell'd thro' the towns, preaching the gospel, and performing cures every where.

Weymouth New Testament
So they departed and visited village after village, spreading the Good News and performing cures everywhere.

Worrell New Testament
And, going forth, they were passing through the several villages, proclaiming the good news, and healing everywhere.

Worsley New Testament
And they went from town to town, preaching the gospel and healing every where.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ministry of the Twelve
5If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.” 6So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere. 7When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,…

Cross References
Matthew 10:7-8
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ / Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

Mark 6:12-13
So they set out and preached that the people should repent. / They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.

Acts 5:42
Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Acts 8:4
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.

Acts 13:49
And the word of the Lord spread throughout that region.

Acts 14:7
where they continued to preach the gospel.

Acts 14:21
They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

Acts 16:10
As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Acts 20:20-21
I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house, / testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 28:31
Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Matthew 4:23
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Matthew 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.

Mark 1:14-15
After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. / “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”


Treasury of Scripture

And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

Luke 9:1,2
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases…

Mark 6:12,13
And they went out, and preached that men should repent…

Mark 16:20
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

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Luke 9
1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.
7. Herod desires to see Jesus.
10. The apostles return.
12. Jesus feeds five thousand;
18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;
23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience.
28. The transfiguration.
37. He heals the lunatic;
43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion;
46. commends humility;
51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.
57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions.














So they set out
This phrase indicates the obedience and action of the disciples following Jesus' instructions. It reflects the mission-oriented nature of their calling, emphasizing the importance of going out into the world to fulfill the Great Commission. This action is a direct response to Jesus' empowerment and sending out of the Twelve, as seen earlier in the chapter.

and went from village to village
The disciples traveled through the rural areas of Galilee, which was a region with numerous small villages. This reflects the itinerant nature of Jesus' ministry and the early Christian mission. The movement from village to village signifies the widespread reach of the gospel message, ensuring that it was accessible to all, not just those in major cities. This approach mirrors Jesus' own ministry pattern and highlights the importance of reaching diverse communities.

preaching the gospel
The core of the disciples' mission was to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God. This message centered on repentance, the coming of the Kingdom, and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies through Jesus Christ. The act of preaching underscores the verbal proclamation of faith, which is essential for the spread of Christianity. This aligns with Romans 10:14-15, which emphasizes the necessity of preaching for belief and salvation.

and healing people everywhere
The healing ministry of the disciples served as a tangible demonstration of the Kingdom's power and compassion. Miraculous healings authenticated their message and mirrored Jesus' own ministry, as seen in passages like Matthew 4:23. Healing was a sign of the in-breaking of God's Kingdom, fulfilling prophecies such as Isaiah 35:5-6, which speak of restoration and wholeness. This aspect of their mission also reflects the holistic nature of the gospel, addressing both spiritual and physical needs.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Disciples
The twelve apostles whom Jesus sent out to preach the gospel and heal the sick. They were empowered by Jesus to carry out His mission.

2. Villages
The small communities in the region of Galilee and surrounding areas where the disciples traveled to spread the message of the Kingdom of God.

3. Preaching the Gospel
The act of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, His teachings, and the coming of God's Kingdom.

4. Healing People
The miraculous acts performed by the disciples, demonstrating the power of God and validating their message.

5. Everywhere
Indicates the widespread nature of their mission, emphasizing that the gospel was for all people, not limited to a specific group or location.
Teaching Points
Empowerment for Mission
Just as the disciples were empowered by Jesus, believers today are empowered by the Holy Spirit to share the gospel and serve others.

The Importance of Proclamation
Preaching the gospel is central to the Christian mission. Believers are called to share the good news of Jesus Christ with those around them.

Compassionate Ministry
Healing and helping others are integral to the gospel message. Christians are encouraged to meet both spiritual and physical needs.

Universal Reach of the Gospel
The gospel is for everyone, everywhere. Christians should be intentional about reaching diverse communities and cultures.

Faith in Action
The disciples' actions demonstrate that faith is not passive but active, involving both proclamation and demonstration of God's power.(6) Went through the towns.--Better, villages, as more consistent with the rendering of the word in Matthew 14:15.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they set out
Ἐξερχόμενοι (Exerchomenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

and went
διήρχοντο (diērchonto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1330: To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.

from
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

village to village,
κώμας (kōmas)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2968: A village, country town. From keimai; a hamlet.

preaching the gospel
εὐαγγελιζόμενοι (euangelizomenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2097: From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.

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

healing [people]
θεραπεύοντες (therapeuontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2323: From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.

everywhere.
πανταχοῦ (pantachou)
Adverb
Strong's 3837: Everywhere, in all places. Genitive case of a presumed derivative of pas; universally.


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