- 1Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
- 2It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
- 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
- 4And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
- 5And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
- 6And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
- 7But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?
- 8And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?
- 9Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
- 10So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
- 11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
- 12And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
- 13And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
- 14And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
- 15And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
- 16And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
- 17And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
- 18There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
- 19And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
- 20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
- 21Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
- 22And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.
- 23And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.
- 24For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
- 25But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.
- 26And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
- 27They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
- 28Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
- 29But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.
- 30Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
- 31In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.
- 32Remember Lot’s wife.
- 33Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
- 34I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
- 35Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
- 36Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
- 37And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
KING JAMES VERSION
LUKE 17
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CHAPTER VISUAL
Luke 17 — The One Who Returned gathers the chapter’s central movement as Jesus’s identity, authority, mercy, and saving mission are revealed.
About this illustration
The illustration centers one cleansed Samaritan kneels gratefully at Jesus’s feet while nine healed men continue along the road. Other events and teachings remain in the chapter text rather than being crowded into one scene.
Scripture basis: Luke 17:1–37King James Version · Standardized 1769 text with Strong’s numbering · Public domain outside the United Kingdom
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Archaeological Evidence
ARCHAEOLOGY EVIDENCEManuscript
3rd century
Papyrus P111: Luke 17:11–13 and 17:22–23
Papyrus P111, published as P.Oxy. LXVI 4495, is a third-century Greek papyrus codex fragment from Oxyrhynchus preserving parts of Luke 17:11–13 and 17:22–23, including the ten lepers' approach and Jesus' warning about longing to see the Son of Man's days.
Luke 17:11–13 · Luke 17:22–23
ARCHAEOLOGY EVIDENCEInscription
before or during the AD 79 destruction of Pompeii, if the reading and ancient dating are correct
Pompeii Sodom and Gomorrah Graffito
A now-lost or poorly preserved wall graffito from Pompeii traditionally read as naming Sodom and Gomorrah. Potentially witnesses first-century knowledge and reuse of the Genesis destruction tradition in a Roman city.
Genesis 19:23–29 · Luke 17:28–32 · 2 Peter 2:6–9
Sermons
No Looking Back
Pastor Dean Odle uses an old family plow to illustrate Jesus’s warning in Luke 9:62 about following Him without looking back. Beginning with Romans 8 and John 10, he argues that discipleship requires continually hearing Christ’s voice, resisting the flesh, and surrendering self-will. He examines the excuses in Luke 14, shares personal accounts of ministry decisions, correction, and restoration, and turns to 1 John 2 and Proverbs 3 to urge trust in God’s direction. The sermon closes with warnings drawn from Lot’s wife and the parable of the talents, calling listeners to examine their faith, abide in Christ, and move forward in obedient, fruitful service.
Christian LivingSalvation and the GospelHoly Spirit and Spiritual GiftsDoctrine and Discernment
View sermon The Garden and the Deceiver
Pastor Dean Odle uses the Garden of Eden to warn that the deceiver’s oldest lie still promises that sin carries no final consequence. Moving through Genesis 3, Titus 2, Hebrews 10, Jude, and other passages, he argues that salvation is God’s unearned gift while believers remain responsible to obey Christ, reject habitual sin, and continue in sound doctrine. He contrasts the Spirit’s transforming grace with teachings that excuse lawlessness, addresses contemporary religious deception and disputed end-times claims, and urges listeners to stay in Scripture, prayer, humility, and fellowship with Jesus. The message closes with a call to step away from the tree of sin, repent when one falls, and keep choosing Christ to the end.
Doctrine and DiscernmentChristian LivingApostasy and Deception
View sermon The Book of Enoch (Part 3)
In The Book of Enoch (Part 3), Pastor Dean Odle answers critics of Enoch and argues that its account of the Watchers and their giant offspring complements rather than contradicts the canonical Bible. Beginning with objections about the origin of sin, the title “Son of man,” bound angels, the Flood, and intercession, he urges Christians to examine claims in context instead of repeating inherited objections. He then connects Jesus’ answer to the Sadducees in Matthew 22 with Enoch 15, presenting Enoch as background for the teaching that heavenly angels are not appointed wives.
Bible ProphecyBiblical CreationApostasy and DeceptionDoctrine and Discernment
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As in the Days of Noah
A Scripture-dense warning from the days of Noah: ordinary life, deepening corruption, rejected warnings, certain judgment, and saving grace. The song calls listeners to test every claim by God's Word and take refuge in Jesus Christ while the door remains open.
Ancient Witness
A Scripture-driven warning that follows Enoch, Noah, the judgment of the old world, and the promised return of Jesus Christ—calling listeners to test every supernatural claim by the written Word and walk faithfully with God.