Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ New Living Translation Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox that I will keep on casting out demons and healing people today and tomorrow; and the third day I will accomplish my purpose. English Standard Version And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Berean Standard Bible 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 Literal Bible And He said to them, “Having gone, say to this fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and I complete cures today and tomorrow, and the third day, I am accomplished.’ King James Bible 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. New King James Version And He said to them, “Go, tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.’ New American Standard Bible And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I am casting out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I reach My goal.’ NASB 1995 And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I reach My goal.’ NASB 1977 And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I reach My goal.’ Legacy Standard Bible And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish.’ Amplified Bible And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox [that sly, cowardly man], ‘Listen carefully: I cast out demons and perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I reach My goal.’ Berean Annotated Bible But Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look (Behold), I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal. Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I’m driving out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete my work.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “Go tell that fox, Look! I’m driving out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete My work.’ American Standard Version And he said unto them, Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am perfected. Contemporary English Version Jesus said to them: Go tell that fox, "I am going to force out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and three days later I'll be through." English Revised Version And he said unto them, Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out devils and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I am perfected. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus said to them, "Tell that fox that I will force demons out of people and heal people today and tomorrow. I will finish my work on the third day. Good News Translation Jesus answered them, "Go and tell that fox: 'I am driving out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I shall finish my work.' International Standard Version He told them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Listen! I am driving out demons and healing today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will finish my work. NET Bible But he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Look, I am casting out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete my work. New Heart English Bible And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Look, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission. Webster's Bible Translation And he said to them, Go ye and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons, and I do cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. Weymouth New Testament "Go," He replied, "and take this message to that fox: "'See, to-day and to-morrow I am driving out demons and effecting cures, and on the third day I finish my course.' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut 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.’ World English Bible He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He said to them, “Having gone, say to that fox, Behold, I cast forth demons, and perfect cures today and tomorrow, and the third [day] I am being perfected; Berean Literal Bible And He said to them, “Having gone, say to this fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and I complete cures today and tomorrow, and the third day, I am accomplished.’ Young's Literal Translation and he said to them, 'Having gone, say to this fox, Lo, I cast forth demons, and perfect cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am being perfected; Smith's Literal Translation And he said to them, Having gone, say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons, and complete cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I am completed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them: Go and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I am consummated. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them: “Go and tell that fox: ‘Behold, I cast out demons and accomplish healings, today and tomorrow. And on the third day I reach the end.’ New American Bible He replied, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish my purpose. New Revised Standard Version He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus said to them, Go and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons, and I heal today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will be through. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But Yeshua said to them, “Go tell this Fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and do cures today and tomorrow and on the third day I shall be perfected.' “ NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said to them: Go and toll that fox, Be hold, I cast out demons, and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish the work. Godbey New Testament And He said to them, Haweis New Testament And he said to them, Go tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and perform cures today and to-morrow, and on the third day I shall be perfected. Mace New Testament but he answered them, go, tell that fox, that to-day and to-morrow I am casting out demons, and performing cures, and the third day my course will be finished: Weymouth New Testament "Go," He replied, "and take this message to that fox: "'See, to-day and to-morrow I am driving out demons and effecting cures, and on the third day I finish my course.' Worrell New Testament And He said to them, Worsley New Testament And He said to them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Lament over Jerusalem31At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.” 32But 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.’ 33Nevertheless, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day, for it is not admissible for a prophet to perish outside of Jerusalem.… Cross References But Jesus replied, Matthew 21:24 “I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. Luke 20:8 And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” John 18:23 Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?” “Go tell that fox, Luke 3:19-20 But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, / Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison. Mark 6:17-20 For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married. / For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!” / So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable, … Matthew 14:1-5 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus / and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” / Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, … ‘Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing people Luke 4:40-41 At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them. / Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ. Matthew 8:16-17 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. / This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.” 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. today and tomorrow, 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. John 7:33-34 So Jesus said, “I am with you only a little while longer, and then I am going to the One who sent Me. / You will look for Me, but you will not find Me; and where I am, you cannot come.” John 12:35-36 Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. and on the third day I will reach My goal.’ Hosea 6:2 After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence. Luke 24:7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’” 1 Corinthians 15:4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Treasury of Scripture And he said to them, Go you, 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. that fox. Luke 3:19,20 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, … Luke 9:7-9 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; … Luke 23:8-11 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him… I cast. Luke 9:7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; Mark 6:14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. John 10:32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? I shall. John 17:4,5 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do… John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. Hebrews 2:10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. Jump to Previous Accomplish Cast Complete Cures Demons Devils Drive Driving Effecting Evil Finish Forth Fox Goal Heal Message Mission Morrow Perfected Perform Reach Spirits Third Today To-Day Tomorrow To-MorrowJump to Next Accomplish Cast Complete Cures Demons Devils Drive Driving Effecting Evil Finish Forth Fox Goal Heal Message Mission Morrow Perfected Perform Reach Spirits Third Today To-Day Tomorrow To-MorrowLuke 13 1. Jesus preaches repentance upon the punishment of the Galilaeans and others.6. The fruitless fig tree may not stand. 10. He heals the crooked woman; 18. shows the powerful working of the word, by the parable of the grain of mustard seed, 20. and of leaven; 22. exhorts to enter in at the strait gate; 31. and reproves Herod and Jerusalem. But Jesus replied This phrase indicates Jesus' direct response to a message or situation. In the context of Luke 13, Jesus is responding to a warning from some Pharisees about Herod Antipas. Jesus' reply shows His authority and confidence in His mission, undeterred by threats. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to a warning about Herod's intentions. His response reflects His divine mission and authority. 2. Herod Antipas Referred to as "that fox," Herod was the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. Known for his cunning and deceit, Herod represents worldly power and opposition to Jesus' mission. 3. Demons and Healing Jesus mentions His ongoing work of driving out demons and healing, signifying His authority over spiritual and physical realms. 4. The Third Day This phrase is significant in the context of Jesus' mission, often associated with His resurrection and the completion of His earthly ministry. 5. Jerusalem Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Jesus' journey towards Jerusalem is crucial, as it is the place where His mission will culminate. Teaching Points Jesus' Sovereignty Over His MissionJesus demonstrates His authority and control over His mission, emphasizing that no earthly power can thwart God's plan. Courage in the Face of Opposition Jesus' response to Herod's threat teaches believers to stand firm and continue God's work despite opposition or threats. The Certainty of God's Timing The reference to "today, tomorrow, and the third day" underscores the certainty and precision of God's timing in fulfilling His purposes. The Nature of True Authority Jesus contrasts His divine authority with Herod's earthly power, reminding believers of the ultimate authority of Christ over all rulers. Commitment to God's Work Jesus' unwavering commitment to His mission serves as a model for believers to remain dedicated to their God-given tasks. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 13:32?2. How does Luke 13:32 demonstrate Jesus' authority over earthly rulers and threats? 3. What does "today and tomorrow I will drive out demons" teach about persistence? 4. How does Jesus' mission in Luke 13:32 connect to His overall ministry? 5. How can we apply Jesus' determination in Luke 13:32 to our daily challenges? 6. What does "on the third day I will reach My goal" signify prophetically? 7. Why does Jesus refer to Herod as a "fox" in Luke 13:32? 8. How does Luke 13:32 reflect Jesus' view on political authority? 9. What is the significance of Jesus' mission timeline in Luke 13:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 13? 11. Who is The Evil One in the story? 12. Luke 13:31-35: What non-biblical evidence, if any, supports Jesus' prophetic words regarding Jerusalem's fate, and how can we confirm their historical reliability? 13. In Luke 5:27-28, why would a tax collector immediately abandon a lucrative profession at Jesus' brief invitation with no apparent hesitation? 14. What do foxes symbolize in Song of Solomon? What Does Luke 13:32 Mean But Jesus repliedJesus answers the Pharisees’ warning (Luke 13:31). His immediate response shows: • Confidence in the Father’s timetable (John 10:17-18). • Refusal to be manipulated by political threats (John 7:30). • Determination to address danger openly, never in fear (Isaiah 50:7). Go tell that fox “Fox” points to Herod Antipas’ crafty, self-serving nature (Luke 9:7-9). By sending a message back, Jesus: • Exposes Herod’s impotence before God’s plan (Psalm 2:1-6). • Models boldness for disciples facing hostile authorities (Acts 4:19-20). • Demonstrates that earthly rulers answer to heaven’s King (Revelation 1:5). Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow Instead of retreating, Jesus pledges to press on: • Deliverance ministry continues (Luke 4:18-19; 7:22). • Compassion for the oppressed outweighs personal safety (Matthew 12:15). • “Today and tomorrow” pictures a fixed, limited period set by God (Ecclesiastes 3:1). This shows unbroken commitment until every appointed work is done (John 17:4). and on the third day I will reach My goal Jesus signals the climax of His earthly mission: • The “third day” anticipates His death and resurrection (Luke 24:6-7). • “My goal” (telos) speaks of fulfillment—His sacrificial atonement (Hebrews 9:26) and triumph over death (1 Corinthians 15:4). • Nothing Herod, Rome, or religious leaders attempt can alter this divine schedule (Acts 2:23-24). summary Luke 13:32 reveals Christ’s fearless resolve. Threats from a cunning ruler cannot divert Him. He will compassionately free the bound, heal the broken, and keep heaven’s calendar—culminating in the third-day victory that secures our salvation. (32) Go ye, and tell that fox . . .--The word was eminently descriptive of the character both of the Tetrarch individually, and of the whole Herodian house. The fact that the Greek word for "fox" is always used as a feminine, gives, perhaps, a special touch of indignant force to the original. He had so identified himself with Herodias that he had lost his manliness, and the proverbial type of the worst form of woman's craft was typical of him.Behold, I cast out devils.--What was the meaning of the message? What we read in Luke 23:8, perhaps, supplies the answer to that question. Herod "hoped to have seen some miracle done by Him," and Jesus, reading his thoughts, tells him that the time for such sights and wonders was all but over. One day, and yet another, and yet a third--so our Lord describes, in proverbial speech (comp. the analogous forms of Exodus 5:14; Hosea 6:2), an interval of very short duration, and then "I am perfected." The word is strictly a present tense used predictively, and may be either middle or passive in its meaning, the latter being most in harmony with the use of the verb elsewhere. "Then I am brought to the end; then I reach the goal of this human life of Mine." Very noteworthy in connection with this passage is the prominence given to the verb throughout the Epistle to the Hebrews, as, e.g., in Hebrews 2:10; Hebrews 5:9. . . . Verse 32. - And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox; literally, that she-fox. The Lord saw through the shallow device, and, in reply to his false friends, bade them go to that intriguing and false court with a message which he would give them, The epithet "she-fox" is perhaps the bitterest and most contemptuous name ever given by the pitiful Master to any of the sons of men. It is possible it might have been intended for Herodias, the influence of that wicked princess being at that time all-powerful at court. Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. "Tell Herod or Herodias that I have a work still to work here; a few more evil spirits to cast out, a few more sick folk to heal. I am going on as I have begun; no message, friendly or unfriendly, will turn me from my purpose. I have no fears of his royal power, but I shall not trouble him long; just to-day and to-morrow - this was merely (as in Hosea 6:2) a proverbial expression for a short time - and on the third day I complete my work." This completion some have understood by the crowning miracle on dead Lazarus at Bethany, but it is far better to understand it as referring to the Passion, as including the last sufferings, the cross, and the resurrection. The τελειοῦμαι here was supplemented by the utterance with which the blessed life came to its close on the cross - Τετελέσται! Τελείωσις became a recognized term for martyrdom.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ButΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] replied, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Go Πορευθέντες (Poreuthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die. tell εἴπατε (eipate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. that ταύτῃ (tautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. fox, ἀλώπεκι (alōpeki) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 258: A fox; a fox-like, crafty person. Of uncertain derivation; a fox, i.e. a cunning person. ‘Look, Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! I will keep driving out ἐκβάλλω (ekballō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1544: To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. demons δαιμόνια (daimonia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1140: An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. healing [people] ἰάσεις (iaseis) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2392: A cure, healing. From iaomai; curing. today σήμερον (sēmeron) Adverb Strong's 4594: Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. tomorrow, αὔριον (aurion) Adverb Strong's 839: Tomorrow. From a derivative of the same as aer; properly, fresh, i.e. to-morrow. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. on the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. third [day] τρίτῃ (tritē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5154: Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly. I will reach My goal.’ τελειοῦμαι (teleioumai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 5048: From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate. Links Luke 13:32 NIVLuke 13:32 NLT Luke 13:32 ESV Luke 13:32 NASB Luke 13:32 KJV Luke 13:32 BibleApps.com Luke 13:32 Biblia Paralela Luke 13:32 Chinese Bible Luke 13:32 French Bible Luke 13:32 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 13:32 He said to them Go and tell (Luke Lu Lk) |
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