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What does Luke 17:16 mean?
"He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan."
— Luke 17:16 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
They lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” As they went, they were cleansed.
One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.
He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan.
Jesus answered, “Weren’t the ten cleansed? But where are the nine?
Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this stranger?”
Then he said to him, “Get up, and go your way. Your faith has healed you.”
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