One of them. This man, aware of the power of God and grateful for his mercies, returned to express his gratitude to God for his goodness. …

Turned back, and with a loud voice.—The words imply that the work of healing was not accomplished till the company of lep…

And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and …

St. Ambrose of Milan: After speaking the previous parable, our Lord rebukes the ungrateful.

Jesus’ command required obedience based on some faith in his healing ability (cf. Matthew 12:13; Mark 3:5). On their way to …

And one of them, etc. It is uncertain if he returned when they were halfway, and Luke’s words appear to imply this; but I think it more pr…

And one of them, when he saw that he was healed
&c.] When he felt perfect soundness in his body, and perceived that …

A sense of our spiritual leprosy should make us very humble whenever we draw near to Christ. It is enough to commit ourselves to the compassions of…