Luke 4:43

But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to the crowds who found Him at daybreak and actively tried to keep Him from leaving a solitary place. He announces His immediate departure to other towns to continue His public ministry.

The words — The particle δέ (de) operates as a sharp "But," marking a pivot from the crowds' attempt to detain Him to His necessary departure. The verb εἶπεν (eipen) simply records His direct verbal response to them.

The thread — This directive to preach across multiple locations runs parallel to Mark 1:38, where Jesus gives the identical rationale for moving to neighboring towns. It also reinforces the mission framework of John 6:38, which identifies obedience to the Sender as the driving force behind His movements.

Why it lands — The text states Jesus must preach the good news of the kingdom to other towns because that is the specific purpose of His sending. It requires the reader to submit to the priority of the assigned mission over local demands or personal convenience.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

Cross-references

Mark 1:38 But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.”
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.
John 20:21 Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
Mark 1:14 After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God.
John 9:4 While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
Isaiah 48:16 Come near to Me and listen to this: From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; from the time it happened, I was there.” And now the Lord GOD has sent me, accompanied by His Spirit.