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Atomic Bible
Luke 17:12
As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance
from The Ten Lepers, Luke 17:11-19
What it says

He enters a village and is met by ten lepers who keep their distance.

What it is doing

Their distance shows their uncleanness and need.

In context

11While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee. 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. 15When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him — and he was a Samaritan. 17“Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine? 18Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” 19Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well! ”