Bible Strands
John 8:1
But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text states Jesus departed for the Mount of Olives, an action that precedes His return to the temple courts at dawn.
The words — The conjunction δὲ (de) = however/and, and the verb ἐπορεύθη (eporeuthē) = went, mark a deliberate geographic shift.
The thread — The Mount of Olives appears in Matthew 21:1, Mark 11:1, and Luke 19:37 as a recurring departure point and gathering place for Jesus and His disciples.
Why it lands — The verse records a concrete movement that requires the reader to track Jesus' physical locations as the narrative establishes its pacing and setting.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
Cross-references
- Matthew 21:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
- Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples
- Luke 19:37 And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:
- Mark 13:3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,