Luke 13:17

When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks in a synagogue immediately after defending the Sabbath healing of a woman bound by illness. His declaration prompts a direct reaction from the assembled synagogue leaders and the general crowd.

The words — κατῃσχύνοντο (katēschunonto) literally means "were ashamed" or "were humiliated," marking the adversaries' public disgrace. ἀντικείμενοι (antikeimenoi) translates to "those opposed," identifying the specific group whose stance is visibly overturned.

The thread — The motif of opponents facing shame appears in Psalm 132:18 and 1 Peter 3:16, where divine action or righteous conduct silences slanderers. The immediate context in Luke 13:16–18 shifts the narrative from Sabbath controversy to Jesus' parabolic teaching on the kingdom of God.

Why it lands — The text records that opposing Jesus' work produces humiliation while aligned observers respond with rejoicing. It requires the reader to identify their own position relative to the adversaries' disgrace or the crowd's gladness.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Cross-references

1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
Psalms 132:18 I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”
Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
Psalms 109:29 May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.
Psalms 111:3 Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.
Isaiah 4:2 On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors.
Isaiah 45:24 Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.
Luke 14:6 And they were unable to answer these questions.
Luke 18:43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
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: