Luke 18:31
What does Luke 18:31 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 18:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 18:31 means
Jesus takes the twelve disciples aside and clearly informs them of their impending journey to Jerusalem. He reveals that everything written about the Son of Man through the prophets will be fulfilled there. This statement emphasizes the divine plan behind His suffering and resurrection, rooting it firmly in Old Testament prophecy. It prepares the disciples for the traumatic events ahead, though their understanding remains limited.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets shall be accomplished unto the Son of man.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets shall be accomplished unto the Son of man.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he took with him the twelve and said to them, Now we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things which were said by the prophets will be done to the Son of man.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And having taken the twelve aside, he said unto them, `Lo, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be completed--that have been written through the prophets--to the Son of Man,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Then Jesus took unto him the twelve and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the prophets concerning the Son of man.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he took the twelve to [him] and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written of the Son of man by the prophets shall be accomplished;
Context
This verse marks a significant shift in the chapter, moving from teachings on discipleship to a solemn prophecy of Jesus's passion. It follows the discourse on rewards for sacrifice (verses 28-30), highlighting that the ultimate sacrifice is His own. This foreshadowing sets a serious tone as they approach Jerusalem, but the disciples' lack of comprehension will be noted in subsequent verses.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 9:26
And after the threescore and two weeks shall the anointed one be cut off, and shall have nothing: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and even unto the end shall be war; desolations are determined.
- Mark 8:30
And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.
- Luke 24:44
And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me.
- Luke 24:6
He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
- Mark 10:32
And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were amazed; and they that followed were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were to happen unto him,
- Matthew 17:22
And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men;
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