


Luke 5:25
Bible Versions
And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
Immediately, in front of everyone, he stood up, picked up what he had been lying on, and went home praising God.
And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.
And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his house, glorifying God.
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John 9:24
Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. -
Luke 5:13
And he put forth [his] hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. -
Psalms 107:20
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered [them] from their destructions. -
Psalms 107:22
And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. -
Psalms 103:1
¶ [A Psalm] of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, [bless] his holy name. -
Psalms 103:3
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; -
Luke 17:15
And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
Luke 5:25 KJV describes the powerful and immediate outcome of Jesus' healing of a paralytic man, a pivotal moment that underscored His divine authority.
Context
This verse is the climax of a remarkable narrative in Luke chapter 5. Jesus was teaching in a house, surrounded by Pharisees and doctors of the law. A paralytic man was brought to Him by four friends, who, unable to get through the crowd, lowered him through the roof. Before healing his physical ailment, Jesus declared, "Man, thy sins are forgiven thee." This provoked controversy among the religious leaders, who questioned Jesus' authority to forgive sins. To demonstrate His power and answer their unspoken challenge, Jesus then commanded the man to rise, take up his bed, and go home. Luke 5:25 is the immediate fulfillment of that command, serving as irrefutable proof of Jesus' claims.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The KJV's use of "immediately" is a direct translation of the Greek word parachrēma, which literally means "at the very moment" or "instantly." This term is frequently used in the Gospels to convey the swiftness of Jesus' miracles. The phrase "glorifying God" comes from the Greek doxazō ton Theon. To "glorify" God means to acknowledge, honor, and give Him credit for His power, majesty, and goodness, often through praise and testimony.
Practical Application
Luke 5:25 offers several powerful applications for believers today: