Luke 13:11 — Meaning and Application

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“And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up {herself}.”

Luke 13:11

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And if it bear fruit, {well}: and if not, {then} after that thou shalt cut it down.

And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up {herself}.

And when Jesus saw her, he called {her to him}, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

And he laid {his} hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

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Luke 13:1

"There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices."

Luke 13:2

"And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?"

Luke 13:3

"I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."

Luke 13:4

"Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? {sinners: or, debtors}"

Luke 13:5

"I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."

Luke 13:6

"He spake also this parable; A certain {man} had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none."

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