KJV ORIGINAL
And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
After Jesus said all this, he started walking ahead of everyone, heading up toward Jerusalem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus didn't just talk about his mission, he walked straight toward it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse follows Jesus' teaching through parables and miracles during his ministry, as he deliberately sets out on the final leg of his journey. Jerusalem was a significant city in Jewish culture, the center of religious festivals and the site of the temple, but it was also where Jesus knew he would face opposition, arrest, and crucifixion. This moment highlights the purposeful progression toward the events of Holy Week, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah.
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