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He said to them, "Let`s go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also, for to this end I came forth."
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The Priority of Preaching
Commentators highlight that Jesus left the enthusiastic crowds because His primary mission was to preach the good news, not just perform miracles. One scholar suggests Jesus feared the healings were becoming a distraction, with people seeking a miracle-worker rather than the message of the kingdom. His departure was a deliberate act to recenter his ministry on its core purpose.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he said unto them, etc. This was said in answer to their implied request that he would go and meet the multitudes: "Since the…
Into the next towns (εις τας εχομενας κωμοπολεις). It was a surprising decision for Jesus to leave the eager, excited throngs in C…
19th Century
Anglican
Let us go into the next towns.—The word translated “towns” occurs here only. It is a compound word, “village cities,” and…
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Baptist
They said to him, All men seek for you. And he said to them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I …
Jesus’ reply shows that he feared his healings and exorcisms were hindrances to understanding who he really was. The people of Capernaum were inter…
16th Century
Protestant
For on this account I came out. (Luke 4:43) For on this account am I sent. These words deserve our attention, for the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said unto them, let us go into the next towns Instead of returning with his disciples to Capernaum, as they e…
Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, so that we may minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Those kept from …
