Bible Strands
Luke 4:30
But Jesus passed through the crowd and went on His way.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus acts immediately after a hostile crowd drives Him out of town and leads Him to a cliff edge to throw Him over. He responds by moving through the crowd and continuing His journey.
The words — The Greek διελθὼν (dielthōn) means "having passed," and ἐπορεύετο (eporeueto) means "was going away," describing Jesus' physical movement through the hostile group.
The thread — This pattern of divine protection during violent opposition appears in John 8:59, where Jesus is hidden and leaves the temple, and John 10:39, where He escapes their grasp.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge that Jesus' mission proceeds regardless of human hostility, demonstrating that divine purpose cannot be terminated by force.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But he passing through the midst of them went his way,
Cross-references
- John 10:39 At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp.
- John 8:59 At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.
- John 18:6 When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
- Acts 12:18 At daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.