Luke 6:19
And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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It’s easy to read this as just a crowd needing a cure, but "power" here isn't just a vague energy; it's an active, ongoing emanation from Jesus that kept healing everyone who sought Him. This wasn't a one-time miracle, but a continuous outpouring of divine ability, demonstrating the inexhaustible supply of God's healing grace.
Jesus had just spent the night in prayer before calling his twelve apostles, and now a massive crowd has gathered. They pushed in, desperate to get close enough to touch him because his healing power was flowing out, mending everyone who made contact.
Ever feel like you're running on empty? Jesus' interaction with the crowd reveals a divine source of power that never runs dry.
The verse states, 'power came out from him and healed them all.' This isn't just a one-time event; it's a constant outflow from Jesus. The original language suggests this power was actively and continuously emanating from Him, like a fountain. It highlights that Jesus possesses an inexhaustible supply of divine energy, not just for a few, but enough to heal 'all' who sought Him.
The crowd wasn't just curious; they were driven by a deep need. What does their 'seeking' teach us about approaching Jesus?
The text says, 'And all the crowd sought to touch him.' This wasn't a passive encounter. The people were actively pressing in, driven by desperation and hope.
Understand the original words
dynamis · Greek Noun
The miraculous, inherent divine energy or authority of God. In the context of Jesus, it represents His authority over creation, sickness, and the spiritual realm to restore humanity.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus' Galilean Ministry Begins
Following his baptism and temptation, Jesus begins his public ministry, teaching and healing in Galilee. This period saw a growing popularity and large crowds gathering around him.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus Prays All Night
Before selecting the twelve apostles, Jesus spends an entire night in prayer on a mountain, demonstrating his deep reliance on God and the importance of this foundational step.
Early 1st century AD
Selection of the Twelve Apostles
Jesus formally appoints the twelve apostles, the inner circle who would become key leaders in spreading his message and establishing the early church.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus Teaches the Sermon on the Plain
Jesus delivers a significant sermon in a plain, similar to the Sermon on the Mount, outlining the core ethics and principles of his kingdom, including blessings and woes.
Early 1st century AD— this verse
This passage echoes the same desperate longing of the crowd to touch Jesus, highlighting a widespread recognition of his healing power that extended beyond just physical ailments.
Mark 5:30Jesus directly acknowledges the 'power' going out from him when touched, just as Luke describes, showing that this dynamic of divine energy flowing to heal was a consistent aspect of his ministry.
2 Kings 13:21This Old Testament account of a dead man being brought back to life by contact with the bones of the prophet Elisha prefigures the potent, life-giving power that radiated from Jesus, demonstrating a continuity of God's healing touch throughout Scripture.
Acts 5:15After Jesus' ascension, the miraculous power that flowed from him continued through his followers, with people bringing their sick to be healed just as they sought out Jesus in Luke's Gospel.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11This passage explains that the diverse manifestations of the Spirit, including healing, are given by God for the common good, providing theological context for the tangible 'power' that Luke says went out from Jesus to heal.
barnesLuke 6:19: "And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all."
Virtue - Healing power. See the notes at Mark 5:30 .
jfbLuke 6:12-49: "And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God."
Lu 6:12-49. The Twelve Apostles Chosen—Gathering Multitudes—Glorious Healing.12, 13. went out—probably from Capernaum.all night in prayer … and when … day, he called, &c.—The work with which the next day began shows what had been the burden of this night's devotions. As He directed His disciples to pray for "laborers" just before sending themselves forth (see on…
It’s easy to read this as just a crowd needing a cure, but "power" here isn't just a vague energy; it's an active, ongoing emanation from Jesus that kept healing everyone who sought Him. This wasn't a one-time miracle, but a continuous outpouring of divine ability, demonstrating the inexhaustible supply of God's healing grace.
Jesus had just spent the night in prayer before calling his twelve apostles, and now a massive crowd has gathered. They pushed in, desperate to get close enough to touch him because his healing power was flowing out, mending everyone who made contact.
Jesus had just spent the night in prayer before calling his twelve apostles, and now a massive crowd has gathered. They pushed in, desperate to get close enough to touch him because his healing power was flowing out, mending everyone who made contact.
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Vast numbers of people, suffering from various ailments, flock to Jesus, desperate to be healed. They push and jostle to get close enough to touch him, believing in his power.
"And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all." — It’s easy to read this as just a crowd needing a cure, but "power" here isn't just a vague energy; it's an active, ongoing emanation from Jesus that kept healing everyone who sought Him. This wasn'…
