Luke 21:38
What does Luke 21:38 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 21:38 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 21:38 means
The people's eager response to Jesus is described: "And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him." This highlights the widespread public interest in His teaching, indicating His significant influence and popularity during these final days. Despite the escalating tensions with religious leaders, the common people continued to flock to Him for instruction. This demonstrates the spiritual hunger for His words before His betrayal and crucifixion.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And all the people came early in the morning to give ear to his words in the Temple.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and all the people were coming early unto him in the temple to hear him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.
Context
This verse concludes the chapter by describing the strong public interest in Jesus' teaching, which directly complements the description of His daily routine in verse 37. It shows the impact of His ministry even in His final week. This concluding note of the people's earnest desire to hear Him provides a dramatic contrast to the events of His arrest and trial that will soon follow in subsequent chapters, marking the end of His public teaching ministry.
v.37And every day he was teaching in the temple; and every night he went out, and lodged in the mount that is called Olivet.
v.38This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 8:1
but Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
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