Luke 13:33
What does Luke 13:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 13:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 13:33 means
Jesus firmly declares that He must continue His designated path, ministering "to-day and to-morrow and the day following." This reiterates His commitment to God's plan despite Herod's threats. He then adds a poignant and ironic observation: "for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem." This statement foreshadows His death in Jerusalem, recognizing the city's tragic history of rejecting and killing God's messengers. It highlights the divine necessity of His journey.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Nevertheless 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Nevertheless 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But I have to go on my way today and tomorrow and the third day, for it is not right for a prophet to come to his death outside Jerusalem.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862but it behoveth me to-day, and to-morrow, and the <FI>day<Fi> following, to go on, because it is not possible for a prophet to perish out of Jerusalem.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Nevertheless, I must walk to-day and to-morrow and the day following, because it cannot be that a prophet perish, out of Jerusalem.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890but I must needs walk to-day and to-morrow and the [day] following, for it must not be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
Context
Following His defiant message to Herod in verse 32, Jesus elaborates on the divine necessity of His journey and ultimate destination. This verse emphasizes His unwavering commitment to fulfilling God's plan, acknowledging that His fate is tied to Jerusalem, the city notorious for rejecting prophets. This sobering recognition of Jerusalem's role then leads directly to Jesus' heartfelt lament over the city, revealing His deep sorrow despite His firm resolve.
v.32And 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.
v.33This passage
v.34O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killeth the prophets, and stoneth them that are sent unto her! how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her own brood under her wings, and ye would not!
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 13:27
For they that dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him.
- Matthew 20:18
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and scribes; and they shall condemn him to death,
- Matthew 21:11
And the multitudes said, This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.
- Luke 9:53
And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem.
- John 11:9
Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
- John 9:4
We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
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