Verse 11

But when the crowds found out, they followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 61:1 : 1 The Lord Will Rejuvenate His People The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners,
  • Matt 14:14 : 14 As he got out he saw the large crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
  • Matt 21:31 : 31 Which of the two did his father’s will?” They said,“The first.” Jesus said to them,“I tell you the truth, tax collectors and prostitutes will go ahead of you into the kingdom of God!
  • Matt 21:43 : 43 For this reason I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.
  • Mark 6:33-34 : 33 But many saw them leaving and recognized them, and they hurried on foot from all the towns and arrived there ahead of them. 34 As Jesus came ashore he saw the large crowd and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he taught them many things.
  • Luke 1:53 : 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.
  • Luke 5:31 : 31 Jesus answered them,“Those who are well don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do.
  • Luke 8:1 : 1 Jesus’ Ministry and the Help of Women Some time afterward he went on through towns and villages, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him,
  • Luke 8:10 : 10 He said,“You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that although they see they may not see, and although they hear they may not understand.
  • Luke 9:2 : 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
  • John 4:34 : 34 Jesus said to them,“My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to complete his work.
  • John 6:37 : 37 Everyone whom the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will never send away.
  • Acts 28:31 : 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with complete boldness and without restriction.
  • Rom 10:14 : 14 How are they to call on one they have not believed in? And how are they to believe in one they have not heard of? And how are they to hear without someone preaching to them?
  • Rom 10:17 : 17 Consequently faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the preached word of Christ.
  • Rom 15:3 : 3 For even Christ did not please himself, but just as it is written,“The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”
  • 2 Tim 4:2 : 2 Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.
  • Heb 4:16 : 16 Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.