Luke 9:6

Luke 9:6, in plain English

So the disciples set out, going from village to village, preaching the good news and healing people everywhere. The mission was underway.

Why it's here

They did exactly what Jesus told them to do. No overthinking, no delays. They just went, preached, and healed. Sometimes obedience is that straightforward.

Who's speaking

Luke summarizes the disciples' mission in action.

Where it sits in the story

Off they went, village after village, sharing the good news and bringing healing to everyone who needed it. Jesus' mission was multiplying through their willing hands.

The scholarly reading

The apostles diērchonto kata tas kōmas ('went through village by village'), euangelizomenoi ('preaching the gospel') and therapeuontes ('healing') pantachou ('everywhere'). The imperfect tenses indicate sustained, ongoing activity throughout the mission.

Language and setting

This summary verse confirms the successful execution of Jesus' commission. The systematic village-by-village approach ensures comprehensive coverage of the region, and the pairing of evangelism with healing mirrors Jesus' own ministry pattern.

Voice

Luke provides a summary narration of the Twelve's missionary activity.

Significance

The apostles faithfully carried out their mission, traveling from village to village across the region, preaching the good news and healing people everywhere they went.

4Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.

5If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

6So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.

7When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,

8others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.

Read all of Luke 9 — Peter confesses, the Transfiguration blazes, and Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem. Everything from here moves toward the cross.