Luke 13:17
What does Luke 13:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 13:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 13:17 means
As Jesus powerfully articulated these truths, all His adversaries, including the synagogue ruler, were shamed and put to silence. Their legalistic arguments crumbled before His undeniable logic and compassion. Conversely, the great multitude of people present rejoiced at all the glorious things Jesus was doing. This stark contrast demonstrates the division Jesus' ministry created: conviction for those clinging to rigid rules, and joy for those witnessing God's liberating power.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And as he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And as he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when he said these things, those who were against him were shamed, and all the people were full of joy because of the great things which were done by him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And he saying these things, all who were opposed to him were being ashamed, and all the multitude were rejoicing over all the glorious things that are being done by him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And when he said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the things that were gloriously done by him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And as he said these things, all who were opposed to him were ashamed; and all the crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things which were being done by him.
Context
This verse describes the immediate effect of Jesus' strong defense of His Sabbath healing. The shaming of His adversaries and the rejoicing of the multitude serve as a powerful conclusion to this specific encounter. This clear victory for Jesus and His compassionate approach to the Sabbath then provides a natural transition to His subsequent teachings on the nature of God's kingdom, which often operate contrary to human expectations and legalistic strictures.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 45:24
Only in Jehovah, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength; even to him shall men come; and all they that were incensed against him shall be put to shame.
- Acts 3:9
And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
- 1 Peter 3:16
having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
- John 12:17
The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bare witness.
- 2 Timothy 3:9
But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be evident unto all men, as theirs also came to be.
- Exodus 15:11
Who is like unto thee, O Jehovah, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?
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