And immediately he got up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.
Parallel translations
- WEB Immediately he rose up before them, and took up that which he was laying on, and departed to his house, glorifying God.
- KJV And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
- BSB And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.
- NKJV Immediately he rose up before them, took up what he had been lying on, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
- NLT And immediately, as everyone watched, the man jumped up, picked up his mat, and went home praising God.
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Quick answer
The healed man rises, takes his cot, and goes home glorifying God. The instant cure proves Jesus' word and prompts worship.
Overview
The immediate, complete healing demonstrates the truth of Jesus' claim and the power of his word. The man's first response is to glorify God, the fitting reaction to divine mercy. His public departure carrying his bed is undeniable evidence to the watching crowd and skeptical leaders alike.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- John 9:24So they called the man who was blind a second time, and said to him, “Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.”
- Ps 103:1–3By David. Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name!
- Luke 5:13He stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, “I want to. Be made clean.” Immediately the leprosy left him.
- Luke 13:13He laid his hands on her, and immediately she stood up straight, and glorified God.
- Ps 33:9For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm.
- Luke 17:15–18One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.
- Ps 107:20–22He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their graves.
- Luke 18:43Immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. All the people, when they saw it, praised God.
- Ps 50:23Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God’s salvation to him.”
- Gen 1:3God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
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