Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The day following (τη εχομενη). See Ac 20:15. The same as the third day in verse 32. A proverb.

It cannot be

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I must walk. I must remain here this short time. These three days I must perform cures here, and then I shall depart, though not for fear …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Nevertheless I must walk.—It is better understood as, I must journey, or, I must go onward; the word be…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. And, be…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Cyril of Alexandria: Our Lord's preceding words angered the Pharisees, for they perceived that the people were now deeply …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In Luke’s last mention of him (9:7–9) Herod was troubled at the reports of Jesus’ miracles. By having John the Baptist beheaded, Herod thought he h…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

It does not usually happen, etc. He next adds that it is an empty threat, presented by false and hypocritical advisers, because there is n…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Nevertheless, I must walk
The Syriac version reads, "I must work", and so the Arabic: as going about doing good, cas…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ, in calling Herod a fox, gave him his true character. The greatest of men were accountable to God; therefore, it was fitting for Him to call…

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