And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.
And {G2532} they that were vexed {G3791} with {G5259} unclean {G169} spirits {G4151}: and {G2532} they were healed {G2323}.
Those who were troubled with unclean spirits were being healed;
They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed.
and they that were troubled with unclean spirits were healed.
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Acts 5:16
There came also a multitude [out] of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. -
Matthew 17:15
Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. -
Matthew 15:22
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, [thou] Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
Luke 6:18 describes a key aspect of Jesus' early ministry: His widespread reputation as a healer and deliverer from demonic oppression. This verse concisely notes that people afflicted by "unclean spirits" were brought to Him, and He healed them.
Context of Luke 6:18
This verse immediately follows the selection of the twelve apostles (Luke 6:12-16) and precedes the significant teaching known as the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:20-49). It emphasizes that Jesus' teachings were accompanied by powerful demonstrations of His divine authority. Large crowds from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the coastal regions of Tyre and Sidon were coming to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases and delivered from evil spirits, setting the stage for His profound sermon. The crowds mentioned in the preceding verses indicate the immense human need for His touch.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The Greek word translated "vexed" is ochloumenoi (ὀχλούμενοι), which means to be "troubled," "harassed," or "afflicted." It vividly portrays the distress and torment experienced by those under the influence of "unclean spirits" (pneumaton akatharton, πνευμάτων ἀκαθάρτων). The verb "healed" is etherapeuonto (ἐθεραπεύοντο), which is in the imperfect tense, suggesting a continuous or repeated action—Jesus was continually healing them as they came to Him, indicating the ongoing nature of His compassionate ministry.
Practical Application and Reflection
Luke 6:18 reminds us that Jesus' power is not limited by time or circumstance. He continues to possess authority over all forms of evil and suffering. For believers today, this verse offers assurance of God's power to deliver from spiritual oppression and to bring healing. It encourages us to seek Jesus for deliverance and healing, and to remember that part of His mission was to set the captives free. Believers are also called to carry forth this ministry, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to bring God's light and freedom into a hurting world, much like the authority Jesus gave to His disciples.