And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;
Jesus came down from the mountain with his disciples and stopped on a level spot. There was this huge crowd waiting for him, people who had traveled from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and even from the coastal cities of Tyre and Sidon. They came because they wanted to hear what he had to say and hoped he could heal their sicknesses.
Word about Jesus was spreading everywhere, and people were willing to travel just to hear him speak and find healing.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse follows Jesus appointing his twelve disciples on a mountain and then descending to a plain to meet a large gathering of people. Crowds from Jewish regions like Judea and Jerusalem, as well as Gentile areas such as the coast of Tyre and Sidon, came to hear his teachings and seek healing, reflecting the widespread interest in his ministry during the first-century Roman Empire. This event highlights the inclusive nature of Jesus' message, drawing people from diverse backgrounds.
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