Luke 9:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The crowds discover where Jesus has gone and follow; he welcomes them, teaches them about the kingdom, and heals those in need.
What Does Luke 9:11 Mean?
The planned retreat dissolves before it begins. Word spreads, and the multitude tracks Jesus to the deserted place. Luke notes what Jesus did with the intrusion: he received them. No resentment, no dismissal; he speaks to them of the kingdom of God and heals all who have need of healing.
Interrupted rest becomes a window into the heart of Christ. People arriving at the wrong time, with endless needs, are welcomed as though they had been invited. His compassion is not a scheduled service but a settled nature. Whoever fears coming to him awkwardly, too late, too needy, too often, should read this verse twice: he received them, and he has not changed.
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What does Luke 9:11 mean?
The crowds discover where Jesus has gone and follow; he welcomes them, teaches them about the kingdom, and heals those in need.