Luke 9:37-43

Luke 9:37-43

[37] And  it came to pass,  the next  day,  when they  were come down  from  the hill,  much  people  met  him.  [38] And,  behold,  a man  of  the company  saying,  Master,  I beseech  look  upon  son:  for  only child.  [39] And,  lo,  a spirit  taketh  him,  and  he suddenly  crieth out;  and  it teareth  him  that he foameth  again,  and  bruising  him  hardly  departeth  from  him.  [40] And  I besought  disciples  to  him  out;  and  they could  not.  [41] And  Jesus  answering  said,  O  faithless  and  perverse  generation,  how  long  with  and  suffer  Bring  son  hither.  [42] And  as he  yet  a coming,  the devil  him  down,  and  tare  him. And  Jesus  rebuked  the unclean  spirit,  and  healed  the child,  and  him  again  to his  father.  [43] And  all  amazed  at  the mighty power  of God.  But  while they wondered  every one  at  all things  which  did,  he said  unto  his  disciples, 

What does Luke 9:37-43 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The effect of Luke"s omission of the conversation Jesus had with the disciples about Elijah is clear. This healing appears as the work of the Son of God whom the Transfiguration presented.
"It is the Jesus who has been transfigured who now appears to help men at the foot of the mountain; what the disciples cannot do, he can do. He appears like a visitor from another world who has to put up with the unbelief of men." [1]
Luke also omitted Jesus" teaching on the importance of faith that He gave His disciples at the end of this story (cf. Matthew 17:19-20; Mark 9:28-29). All Luke"s emphasis falls on Jesus" authority. This is the first of four incidents that show the disciples" lack of faith, slowness to learn, pride, and intolerance.