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A Determined Savior
Commentators emphasize that Jesus is not afraid of Herod's threats. His statement, "I must go on my way," reveals a resolute commitment to his divine mission. His path to the cross is a deliberate journey he controls, not a flight from danger. His timeline is set by God's purpose, not by human opposition.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 13:33
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On Luke 13:33
The day following (τη εχομενη). See Ac 20:15. The same as the third day in verse 32. A proverb.
It cannot be
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 13:33
19th Century
Bishop
Nevertheless I must walk.—It is better understood as, I must journey, or, I must go onward; the word be…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 13:33
19th Century
Preacher
Nevertheless I must walk today, and tomorrow, and the day following for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
What a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 13:33
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
On Luke 13:33
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Luke 13:33
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless, I must walk
The Syriac version reads, "I must work", and so the Arabic: as going about doing good, cas…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 13:31–35
17th Century
Minister
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…