And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

LUKE 17:19KJV
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Luke 17:19 (KJV)

What does Luke 17:19 mean?

Luke 17:19 records Jesus telling a man to get up and go on his way, assuring him that his faith has made him whole. The verse highlights that the man’s trust in Jesus is what brought about his healing or restoration.

In this scene, Jesus is speaking to a Samaritan man who had been healed of leprosy and had returned to thank Him. Jesus’ words emphasize that it was the man’s faith—his confidence in Jesus—that resulted in his being made whole, not just physically but possibly in a deeper sense as well.

The Greek behind Luke 17:19

  • The word translated “made thee whole” is σῴζω (sōzō), which often means “to save” or “to heal.” Here, it suggests more than just physical healing; it can also mean being restored or saved in a fuller sense.
  • The word for “faith” is πίστις (pistis), meaning trust or confidence. Jesus points out that it is this trust that led to the man’s restoration, highlighting the importance of faith in the encounter.

Why Luke 17:19 matters

  • Luke 17:19 clarifies that faith is central to the healing or restoration experienced, not just the act of being physically cured.
  • The verse draws attention to the personal response of the healed man, who returned to thank Jesus, setting him apart from the others who were also healed but did not return.
  • This moment connects to the broader theme in Luke’s Gospel of Jesus welcoming and honoring those often seen as outsiders, like the Samaritan, and showing that faith is what truly matters.

Where else these words appear

“made” Greek G4982 · used in 103 verses

  • Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
  • Luke 9:56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
  • Romans 11:14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.

“Arise” Greek G450 · used in 111 verses

  • Matthew 9:9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
  • Luke 11:7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
  • Acts 8:27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

“way” Greek G4198 · used in 147 verses

  • Matthew 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
  • Luke 9:52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
  • Acts 8:26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.