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Luke 13:32
But Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.’
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the Pharisees who just warned Him that Herod intends to kill Him. He speaks immediately in response to their warning.
The words — The Greek ἀλώπεκι (alōpeki) literally translates to "fox," directed at Herod. The verbs πορευθέντες (poreuthentes, "Having gone") and εἴπατε (eipate, "do say") structure the command to deliver the message.
The thread — The declaration of completing His work aligns with John 17:4 and Hebrews 2:10, while the timeline points forward to the necessity of His death in Jerusalem recorded in Luke 13:33.
Why it lands — The text states Jesus will continue His ministry today, tomorrow, and on the third day before reaching His goal. It requires the reader to acknowledge that His actions follow a fixed divine schedule, not external threats.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
- Hebrews 5:9 And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
- John 17:4 I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.
- John 11:8 “Rabbi,” they replied, “the Jews just tried to stone You, and You are going back there?”
- Ezekiel 13:4 Your prophets, O Israel, are like foxes among the ruins.
- Luke 9:7 When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,
- Mark 6:14 Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
- Luke 23:8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.
- John 10:32 But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”
- Hebrews 7:28 For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.