And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.
Parallel translations
- WEB as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits, and they were being healed.
- BSB They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed.
- NKJV as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed.
- NASB who had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled by unclean spirits were being cured.
- NLT They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those troubled by evil spirits were healed.
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Quick answer
People troubled by unclean spirits are healed along with the sick. Jesus' power liberates from both disease and demonic affliction.
Overview
Luke notes that those tormented by unclean spirits were freed, showing Christ's authority over the demonic realm. His healing ministry addresses the whole range of human bondage. These deliverances are signs that the Kingdom of God is breaking in to overthrow the powers of darkness.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Matt 17:15Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.
- Acts 5:16There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
- Matt 15:22And, 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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