Bible Strands
Luke 9:51
As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative shifts to Jesus as he turns toward Jerusalem at the midpoint of his ministry, addressing no specific audience but positioning himself between his Galilean ministry and his final week.
The words — συμπληροῦσθαι (sumplērousthai) = completing, paired with ἡμέρας (hēmeras) = days, literally framing the approaching moment as a fixed period reaching its appointed end.
The thread — This turning point connects to Luke 18:31, where Jesus tells the Twelve that prophetic events must be fulfilled in Jerusalem, and to Mark 16:19, which records the consummation of that journey in his ascension.
Why it lands — It marks a narrative pivot that demands the reader recognize Jesus’ deliberate movement toward the cross as the fulfillment of earlier prophetic declarations rather than a sudden detour.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
Cross-references
- Isaiah 50:5 The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.
- Luke 18:31 Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.
- Mark 16:19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
- Luke 13:22 Then Jesus traveled throughout the towns and villages, teaching as He made His way toward Jerusalem.
- Luke 17:11 While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.
- Luke 19:28 After Jesus had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
- John 6:62 Then what will happen if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before?
- John 16:5 Now, however, I am going to Him who sent Me; yet none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’
- John 16:28 I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.”
- John 17:11 I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one.