Luke 4:30
What does Luke 4:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 4:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 4:30 means
Verse 30 notes that Jesus passed through the midst of them and went his way. Despite their attempt to kill him, he walks away unharmed. This demonstrates both his sovereign protection and his refusal to force recognition or resort to violence. Rather than retaliate, Jesus withdraws, continuing his mission elsewhere. His escape also fulfills the proverb he stated: a prophet is not acceptable at home. The moment underscores the pattern of opposition that will follow his ministry and models non-retaliatory endurance in the face of mortal danger.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But he passing through the midst of them went his way.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But he passing through the midst of them went his way,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But he passing through the midst of them went his way.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But he came through them and went on his way.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and he, having gone through the midst of them, went away.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But he passing through the midst of them, went his way.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890but he, passing through the midst of them, went his way,
Context
This verse follows the mob’s attempt to throw him off the cliff and ends the Nazareth crisis. The chapter pivots from hostile rejection to effective ministry: Jesus goes to Capernaum, where his teaching and miracles receive authoritative affirmation. The escape avoids needless conflict and allows Jesus to continue his mission. Readers see how Jesus allows divine timing and protection to govern his course rather than forcing a local vindication by spectacle or violence.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 18:6
When therefore he said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
- Acts 12:18
Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
- John 8:59
They took up stones therefore to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple.
- John 10:39
They sought again to take him: and he went forth out of their hand.
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