Luke 9:37
New International Version
The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.

New Living Translation
The next day, after they had come down the mountain, a large crowd met Jesus.

English Standard Version
On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.

Berean Standard Bible
The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass the next day, on their having come down from the mountain, a great crowd met Him.

King James Bible
And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.

New King James Version
Now it happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met Him.

New American Standard Bible
On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.

NASB 1995
On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.

NASB 1977
And it came about on the next day, that when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened on the next day, that when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.

Amplified Bible
On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.

Christian Standard Bible
The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.

Contemporary English Version
The next day Jesus and his three disciples came down from the mountain and were met by a large crowd.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met Jesus.

Good News Translation
The next day Jesus and the three disciples went down from the hill, and a large crowd met Jesus.

International Standard Version
The next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met Jesus.

Majority Standard Bible
The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.

NET Bible
Now on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.

New Heart English Bible
It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a large crowd met him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they had come down from the hill, many people met him.

Weymouth New Testament
On the following day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great crowd came to meet Him;

World English Bible
On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it came to pass on the next day, they having come down from the mountain, a great multitude met Him there,

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass the next day, on their having come down from the mountain, a great crowd met Him.

Young's Literal Translation
And it came to pass on the next day, they having come down from the mount, there met him a great multitude,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was in the day following, they having come down from the mountain, there met him a great crowd.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass the day following, when they came down from the mountain, there met him a great multitude.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But it happened on the following day that, as they were descending from the mountain, a great crowd met him.

New American Bible
On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.

New Revised Standard Version
On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass the next day, as they came down from the mountain, they were met by many people.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And it occurred the day after as they descended from the mountain, a great crowd met them.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And it came to pass, that, on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.

Godbey New Testament
And it came to pass, on the following day, they having come down from the mountain, a multitude met Him.

Haweis New Testament
And it came to pass, on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.

Mace New Testament
The next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a multitude of people happen'd to meet him:

Weymouth New Testament
On the following day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great crowd came to meet Him;

Worrell New Testament
And it came to pass on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, that a great multitude met Him.

Worsley New Testament
And the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a great multitude met Him:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Boy with an Evil Spirit
36After the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen. 37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd. 38Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child.…

Cross References
Matthew 17:14-18
When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him. / “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. / I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not heal him.” ...

Mark 9:14-27
When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. / As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him. / “What are you disputing with them?” He asked. ...

Matthew 8:28-34
When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. / “What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?” / In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding. ...

Mark 5:1-20
On the other side of the sea, they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes. / As soon as Jesus got out of the boat, He was met by a man with an unclean spirit, who was coming from the tombs. / This man had been living in the tombs and could no longer be restrained, even with chains. ...

Matthew 4:24
News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.

Mark 1:32-34
That evening, after sunset, people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed, / and the whole town gathered at the door. / And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.

Matthew 12:22
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see.

Mark 3:11
And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”

Matthew 15:30
Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.

Mark 7:25-30
Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. / “First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” ...

Matthew 9:32-33
As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. / And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

Mark 1:23-26
Suddenly a man with an unclean spirit cried out in the synagogue: / “What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” / But Jesus rebuked the spirit. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” ...

Matthew 10:1
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.

Mark 6:13
They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.

Matthew 17:14-21
And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, …

Mark 9:14-29
And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them…

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Luke 9
1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.
7. Herod desires to see Jesus.
10. The apostles return.
12. Jesus feeds five thousand;
18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;
23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience.
28. The transfiguration.
37. He heals the lunatic;
43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion;
46. commends humility;
51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.
57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions.














On the next day
This phrase indicates a transition from the previous events, specifically the Transfiguration of Jesus, which occurred on the mountain. The phrase "on the next day" suggests a return to the ordinary world from the extraordinary experience of divine revelation. It highlights the rhythm of spiritual highs followed by the return to daily life, a pattern often seen in the Christian journey. The Greek word for "day" here is "ἡμέρα" (hēmera), which can also imply a period of time or a significant moment, emphasizing the importance of what is to follow.

when they came down from the mountain
The mountain is often a place of divine encounter in Scripture, as seen with Moses on Mount Sinai. Coming down from the mountain signifies a return to the mission and ministry among the people. It is a reminder that spiritual experiences are meant to equip believers for service in the world. The Greek word "καταβαίνω" (katabainō) for "came down" suggests a deliberate descent, symbolizing the movement from divine presence to human need.

a large crowd met Him
The presence of a large crowd indicates Jesus' growing popularity and the people's eagerness to see Him. Crowds in the Gospels often represent the masses who are in need of teaching, healing, and guidance. The Greek word "ὄχλος" (ochlos) for "crowd" can imply a diverse group of people, highlighting the universal appeal and reach of Jesus' ministry. This meeting underscores the constant demand on Jesus' time and the pressing needs of humanity that He came to address.

(37) And it came to pass.--See Notes on Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29. St. Luke's omission of the question and the teaching as to the coming of Elijah given by the other two Gospels is noticeable. There was no expectation of that coming among the Gentiles for whom he wrote. It was not necessary to correct that impression, or even to bring the difficulties which it suggested before their minds.

Much people.--Better, a great multitude.

Verses 37-45. - The scene at the foot of the hill of Transfiguration. The healing of the demoniac boy. Verse 37. - On the next day, when they were come down from the hill. The Transfiguration had taken place in the late evening or night. It probably lasted for a much longer period than the brief account, preserved by the eye-witnesses, seems to speak cf. How long the three disciples slept is not mentioned. Wearied and exhausted, deep slumber overtook them while the Master was praying. When they awoke, Jesus was bathed in glory, and the two heavenly spirits were conversing with him. They only tell us generally that the subject which occupied the blessed ones was their Master's speedy departure from earth; no mention is made of the time all this consumed. It was morning when they rejoined their company. Much people met him. St. Mark, whose account here is more detailed - evidently Peter preserved a very vivid memory of these events - tells us that the crowds, "when they beheld him, were greatly amazed." Without concluding that any lingering radiance of the last night's glory was still playing about his Person, we may well imagine that a holy joy just then lit up that face over which for some time past a cloud of deep sadness had brooded. The heavenly visitants; the words he had been listening to, which told him of his home of grandeur and of peace, voluntarily left by him that he might work his mighty earthwork; - had no doubt strengthened with a strange strength the Man of sorrows; and when the crowds gazed on his face they marvelled, as St. Mark tells us, at what they saw there.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
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.

next
ἑξῆς (hexēs)
Adverb
Strong's 1836: Next in order, the next day, the following day, at the period immediately following. From echo; successive.

day,
ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

when
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

they came down
κατελθόντων (katelthontōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2718: From kata and erchomai; to come down.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

mountain,
ὄρους (orous)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3735: A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain).

[Jesus]
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

was met
συνήντησεν (synēntēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4876: To meet, encounter, fall in with. From sun and a derivative of anti; to meet with; figuratively, to occur.

by a large
πολύς (polys)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

crowd.
ὄχλος (ochlos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.


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