Luke 5:15

But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

But {G1161} so much the more {G3123} went there {G1330} a fame {G3056} abroad {G1330} of {G4012} him {G846}: and {G2532} great {G4183} multitudes {G3793} came together {G4905} to hear {G191}, and {G2532} to be healed {G2323} by {G5259} him {G846} of {G575} their {G846} infirmities {G769}.

But the news about Yeshua kept spreading all the more, so that huge crowds would gather to listen and be healed of their sicknesses.

But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

But so much the more went abroad the report concerning him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities.

Commentary

Context of Luke 5:15

This verse immediately follows a significant miracle where Jesus healed a man full of leprosy (Luke 5:12-14). Despite Jesus instructing the healed man to tell no one but the priests, the news of this powerful act, along with His other miracles and teachings, spread rapidly throughout the region. This period marks an intensified phase of Jesus' early ministry in Galilee, where His divine authority and compassionate power were becoming widely known.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Growing Fame and Divine Authority: The "fame abroad of him" signifies Jesus' rapidly expanding reputation. This wasn't merely celebrity, but recognition of His unique authority and power, which set Him apart from other teachers and healers of the time.
  • The Draw of Jesus: Great multitudes were drawn to Jesus for two primary reasons: to hear His words and to be healed. This highlights both the spiritual hunger and the physical suffering prevalent among the people.
  • Compassion and Accessibility: Despite the overwhelming crowds, Jesus remained accessible and compassionate, willing to engage with those who sought Him for their needs. His ministry was characterized by an active response to human suffering.
  • The Power of His Word and Works: The verse implicitly links the fame to both Jesus' teaching and His miraculous healings, demonstrating that His ministry was holistic, addressing both spiritual and physical dimensions of human need.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV word "fame" in this context comes from the Greek word logos (λόγος), which can mean "word," "report," or "message." It implies that the spreading news about Jesus was not just idle gossip, but a significant report of His actions and teachings. The term "infirmities" (Greek: astheneiai - ἀσθένειαι) refers to various weaknesses, diseases, and ailments, emphasizing the wide range of physical conditions from which people sought relief.

Practical Application

Luke 5:15 offers timeless insights for believers today. Just as in Jesus' time, people are still drawn to Him for both spiritual and physical needs. The desire to hear His authoritative teaching and experience His transformative power remains. This verse reminds us that:

  • Jesus is still the ultimate source of healing and hope, addressing both our physical ailments and our deeper spiritual brokenness.
  • The power of His message continues to spread, inviting people from all walks of life to encounter Him.
  • Our own lives, transformed by Christ, can contribute to His "fame" (report) in the world, drawing others to experience His compassion and truth.

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 15:30

    And great multitudes came unto him, having with them [those that were] lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:

  • Matthew 15:31

    Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

  • Luke 12:1

    ¶ In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

  • Matthew 4:23

    ¶ And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

  • Matthew 4:25

    And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and [from] Decapolis, and [from] Jerusalem, and [from] Judaea, and [from] beyond Jordan.

  • Mark 1:45

    But he went out, and began to publish [it] much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

  • Mark 2:2

    And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them], no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.
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