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Luke 13:32

What does Luke 13:32 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 13:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 13:32 means

Jesus instructs the Pharisees to deliver a bold message to Herod, whom He refers to as "that fox." This epithet suggests cunning, treachery, and lack of true power in comparison to God. Jesus defiantly declares His intention to continue His ministry of casting out demons and performing cures "to-day and to-morrow." He then adds, "and the third day I am perfected," a veiled reference to His impending crucifixion and resurrection, indicating His adherence to God's divine timetable, not Herod's threats.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he said unto them, Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am perfected.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he said unto them, Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am perfected.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he said, Go and say to that fox, I send out evil spirits and do works of mercy today and tomorrow, and on the third day my work will be complete.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and he said to them, `Having gone, say to this fox, Lo, I cast forth demons, and perfect cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third <FI>day<Fi> I am being perfected;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he said to them: Go and tell that fox: Behold, I cast out devils and do cures, to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am consummated.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he said to them, Go, tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and accomplish cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third [day] I am perfected;

Context

In response to the warning about Herod in verse 31, Jesus delivers a remarkably defiant and prophetic message. This verse showcases Jesus' unwavering resolve in the face of political threats, asserting His divine mission and revealing His foreknowledge of His own destiny. His mysterious reference to being "perfected" sets up the next verse, which further clarifies His commitment to His divinely appointed path toward Jerusalem, even implying His death there.

v.31In that very hour there came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Get thee out, and go hence: for Herod would fain kill thee.

v.32This passage

v.33Nevertheless I must go on my way to-day and to-morrow and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 11:8

    The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews were but now seeking to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

  • Ezekiel 13:4

    O Israel, thy prophets have been like foxes in the waste places.

  • Mark 6:14

    And king Herod heardthereof; for his name had become known: and he said, John the Baptizer is risen from the dead, and therefore do these powers work in him.

  • Hebrews 7:28

    For the law appointeth men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, appointeth a Son, perfected for evermore.

  • Zephaniah 3:3

    Her princes in the midst of her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they leave nothing till the morrow.

  • John 17:4

    I glorified thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which thou hast given me to do.

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