Luke 19:28
What does Luke 19:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 19:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 19:28 means
Having concluded the parable, Jesus continued His journey, leading the way toward Jerusalem. This verse marks a significant transition from teaching to action, emphasizing His deliberate and purposeful march toward the city where He would complete His mission. His unwavering movement towards Jerusalem highlights His resolve to fulfill God's redemptive plan.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And when he had thus spoken, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when he had thus spoken, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when he had said this, he went on in front of them, going up to Jerusalem.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And having said these things, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And having said these things, he went before, going up to Jerusalem.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And having said these things, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.
Context
This verse serves as a transition, marking the conclusion of the Parable of the Minas and Jesus's continued journey. It emphasizes his deliberate movement towards Jerusalem after delivering a crucial teaching. This physical progression sets the stage for the dramatic events of Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, detailed in the verses immediately following.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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,
- Psalms 40:6
Sacrifice and offering thou hast no delight in; Mine ears hast thou opened: Burnt-offering and sin-offering hast thou not required.
- Luke 18:31
And 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.
- 1 Peter 4:1
Forasmuch then as Christ suffered in the flesh, arm ye yourselves also with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
- Luke 12:50
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
- Hebrews 12:2
looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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