Luke 17:12

12 And as He entered a certain village, ten men met Him who were lepers and stood at a distance.

Luke 17:12 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 17:12

And as he entered into a certain village
Whether in Samaria or Galilee, is not certain; perhaps it bordered on both, since there were both Jews and Samaritans in it, as appears by what follows; and since Christ was passing between both places:

there met ten men that were lepers;
who either were confined to this place, this village, for they might not be in the larger cities, and walled towns; (See Gill on Matthew 8:2) or else having heard that Jesus of Nazareth was going to such a place, got together, and met him as he entered in it, in hope of being cured by him:

which stood afar off;
from Christ, by reason of their uncleanness, as they were obliged to by the law, in ( Leviticus 13:46 ) .

Luke 17:12 In-Context

10 So you also, when you have obeyed all the orders given you, must say, "`There is no merit in our service: what we have done is only what we were in duty bound to do.'"

11 As they pursued their journey to Jerusalem, He passed through Samaria and Galilee.

12 And as He entered a certain village, ten men met Him who were lepers and stood at a distance.

13 In loud voices they cried out, "Jesus, Rabbi, take pity on us."

14 Perceiving this, He said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the Priests." And while on their way to do this they were made clean.