And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

LUKE 9:6KJV
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Luke 9:6 (KJV)

What does Luke 9:6 mean?

Luke 9:6 describes how the disciples went out to different towns, sharing the good news about Jesus and healing people wherever they went. The verse shows the disciples actively carrying out the mission Jesus gave them, spreading his message and helping people in practical ways.

In this part of Luke, Jesus has just sent out his twelve closest followers with instructions to travel from place to place. The disciples are not only telling people about the kingdom of God but also performing acts of healing, which demonstrates both the message and the compassion of Jesus. This verse highlights their obedience and the active nature of their ministry.

The Greek behind Luke 9:6

  • The word for "preaching the gospel" is εὐαγγελιζόμενοι (euangelizomenoi), which means "bringing good news" or "proclaiming the gospel." This word emphasizes that the disciples are not just teaching but announcing something joyful and important.
  • The word for "healing" is θεραπεύοντες (therapeuontes), which means "serving" or "curing." In Greek, this word often carries the sense of attentive care, not just a miraculous act, but also a compassionate service to those in need.
  • The phrase "through the towns" uses the word κώμας (kōmas), meaning villages or small towns, showing that the disciples' work reached ordinary, everyday places, not just big cities.

Why Luke 9:6 matters

  • Luke 9:6 makes clear that the disciples' mission was both spiritual and practical—they were to share the message of Jesus and also meet people's physical needs.
  • The verse shows that the disciples followed Jesus' instructions, which highlights their trust in him and their willingness to serve others.
  • This verse connects to the wider passage by showing the beginning of the disciples' active ministry, setting the stage for how Jesus' message would spread beyond his own actions.

Where else these words appear

“where” Greek G3837 · used in 7 verses

  • Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
  • Acts 21:28 Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
  • Acts 28:22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

“towns” Greek G2968 · used in 27 verses

  • Matthew 9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
  • Mark 8:26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.
  • Luke 13:22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

“went” Greek G1330 · used in 42 verses

  • Matthew 12:43 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
  • John 4:4 And he must needs go through Samaria.
  • Acts 15:41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

“healing” Greek G2323 · used in 43 verses

  • Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
  • Matthew 19:2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
  • Luke 8:2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,