Apologetics Bible

Luke 13:1

Greek

Παρῆσαν δέ τινες ἐν αὐτῷ τῷ καιρῷ ἀπαγγέλλοντες αὐτῷ περὶ τῶν Γαλιλαίων ὧν τὸ αἷμα Πιλᾶτος ἔμιξεν μετὰ τῶν θυσιῶν αὐτῶν.

Paresan de tines en ayto to kairo apaggellontes ayto peri ton Galilaion on to aima Pilatos emixen meta ton thysion ayton.

KJV: There were present at that season some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

AKJV: There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

ASV: Now there were some present at that very season who told him of the Galilæans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

YLT: And there were present certain at that time, telling him about the Galileans, whose blood Pilate did mingle with their sacrifices;

Exposition: Luke 13:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'There were present at that season some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:2

Greek

καὶ ⸀ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Δοκεῖτε ὅτι οἱ Γαλιλαῖοι οὗτοι ἁμαρτωλοὶ παρὰ πάντας τοὺς Γαλιλαίους ἐγένοντο, ὅτι ⸀ταῦτα πεπόνθασιν;

kai apokritheis eipen aytois· Dokeite oti oi Galilaioi oytoi amartoloi para pantas toys Galilaioys egenonto, oti tayta peponthasin;

KJV: And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans, because they suffered such things?

AKJV: And Jesus answering said to them, Suppose you that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?

ASV: And he answered and said unto them, Think ye that these Galilæans were sinners above all the Galilæans, because they have suffered these things?

YLT: and Jesus answering said to them, `Think ye that these Galileans became sinners beyond all the Galileans, because they have suffered such things?

Exposition: Luke 13:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans, because they suffered such things?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:3

Greek

οὐχί, λέγω ὑμῖν, ἀλλʼ ἐὰν μὴ μετανοῆτε πάντες ⸀ὁμοίως ἀπολεῖσθε.

oychi, lego ymin, all ean me metanoete pantes omoios apoleisthe.

KJV: I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

AKJV: I tell you, No: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish.

ASV: I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish.

YLT: No--I say to you, but, if ye may not reform, all ye even so shall perish.

Exposition: Luke 13:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:4

Greek

ἢ ἐκεῖνοι οἱ ⸀δεκαοκτὼ ἐφʼ οὓς ἔπεσεν ὁ πύργος ἐν τῷ Σιλωὰμ καὶ ἀπέκτεινεν αὐτούς, δοκεῖτε ὅτι ⸀αὐτοὶ ὀφειλέται ἐγένοντο παρὰ πάντας ⸀τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοὺς ⸀κατοικοῦντας Ἰερουσαλήμ;

e ekeinoi oi dekaokto eph oys epesen o pyrgos en to Siloam kai apekteinen aytoys, dokeite oti aytoi opheiletai egenonto para pantas toys anthropoys toys katoikoyntas Ieroysalem;

KJV: Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

AKJV: Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think you that they were sinners above all men that dwelled in Jerusalem?

ASV: Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that they were offenders above all the men that dwell in Jerusalem?

YLT: `Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them; think ye that these became debtors beyond all men who are dwelling in Jerusalem?

Exposition: Luke 13:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:5

Greek

οὐχί, λέγω ὑμῖν, ἀλλʼ ἐὰν μὴ ⸀μετανοῆτε πάντες ⸀ὡσαύτως ἀπολεῖσθε.

oychi, lego ymin, all ean me metanoete pantes osaytos apoleisthe.

KJV: I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

AKJV: I tell you, No: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish. ¶

ASV: I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

YLT: No--I say to you, but, if ye may not reform, all ye in like manner shall perish.'

Exposition: Luke 13:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:6

Greek

Ἔλεγεν δὲ ταύτην τὴν παραβολήν. Συκῆν εἶχέν τις ⸂πεφυτευμένην ἐν τῷ ἀμπελῶνι αὐτοῦ⸃, καὶ ἦλθεν ζητῶν καρπὸν ἐν αὐτῇ καὶ οὐχ εὗρεν.

Elegen de tayten ten parabolen. Syken eichen tis pephyteymenen en to ampeloni aytoy, kai elthen zeton karpon en ayte kai oych eyren.

KJV: He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

AKJV: He spoke also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

ASV: And he spake this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit thereon, and found none.

YLT: And he spake this simile: `A certain one had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit in it, and he did not find;

Exposition: Luke 13:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:7

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ πρὸς τὸν ἀμπελουργόν· Ἰδοὺ τρία ἔτη ⸂ἀφʼ οὗ⸃ ἔρχομαι ζητῶν καρπὸν ἐν τῇ συκῇ ταύτῃ καὶ οὐχ εὑρίσκω· ⸀ἔκκοψον αὐτήν· ἱνατί καὶ τὴν γῆν καταργεῖ;

eipen de pros ton ampeloyrgon· Idoy tria ete aph oy erchomai zeton karpon en te syke tayte kai oych eyrisko· ekkopson ayten· inati kai ten gen katargei;

KJV: Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?

AKJV: Then said he to the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why encumbers it the ground?

ASV: And he said unto the vinedresser, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why doth it also cumber the ground?

YLT: and he said unto the vine-dresser, Lo, three years I come seeking fruit in this fig-tree, and do not find, cut it off, why also the ground doth it render useless?

Exposition: Luke 13:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:8

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς λέγει αὐτῷ· Κύριε, ἄφες αὐτὴν καὶ τοῦτο τὸ ἔτος, ἕως ὅτου σκάψω περὶ αὐτὴν καὶ βάλω κόπρια·

o de apokritheis legei ayto· Kyrie, aphes ayten kai toyto to etos, eos otoy skapso peri ayten kai balo kopria·

KJV: And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

AKJV: And he answering said to him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

ASV: And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

YLT: `And he answering saith to him, Sir, suffer it also this year, till that I may dig about it, and cast in dung;

Exposition: Luke 13:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:9

Greek

κἂν μὲν ποιήσῃ καρπὸν ⸂εἰς τὸ μέλλον— εἰ δὲ μήγε,⸃ ἐκκόψεις αὐτήν.

kan men poiese karpon eis to mellon ei de mege, ekkopseis ayten.

KJV: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

AKJV: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that you shall cut it down.

ASV: and if it bear fruit thenceforth, well; but if not, thou shalt cut it down.

YLT: and if indeed it may bear fruit--;and if not so, thereafter thou shalt cut it off.'

Exposition: Luke 13:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:10

Greek

Ἦν δὲ διδάσκων ἐν μιᾷ τῶν συναγωγῶν ἐν τοῖς σάββασιν.

En de didaskon en mia ton synagogon en tois sabbasin.

KJV: And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

AKJV: And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. ¶

ASV: And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath day.

YLT: And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath,

Exposition: Luke 13:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:11

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ ⸀γυνὴ πνεῦμα ἔχουσα ἀσθενείας ἔτη ⸀δεκαοκτώ, καὶ ἦν συγκύπτουσα καὶ μὴ δυναμένη ἀνακύψαι εἰς τὸ παντελές.

kai idoy gyne pneyma echoysa astheneias ete dekaokto, kai en sygkyptoysa kai me dynamene anakypsai eis to panteles.

KJV: And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

AKJV: And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

ASV: And behold, a woman that had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years; and she was bowed together, and could in no wise lift herself up.

YLT: and lo, there was a woman having a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and she was bowed together, and not able to bend back at all,

Exposition: Luke 13:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:12

Greek

ἰδὼν δὲ αὐτὴν ὁ Ἰησοῦς προσεφώνησεν καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῇ· Γύναι, ἀπολέλυσαι τῆς ἀσθενείας σου,

idon de ayten o Iesoys prosephonesen kai eipen ayte· Gynai, apolelysai tes astheneias soy,

KJV: And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

AKJV: And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said to her, Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.

ASV: And when Jesus saw her, he called her, and said to her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

YLT: and Jesus having seen her, did call her near, and said to her, `Woman, thou hast been loosed from thy infirmity;'

Exposition: Luke 13:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:13

Greek

καὶ ἐπέθηκεν αὐτῇ τὰς χεῖρας· καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνωρθώθη, καὶ ἐδόξαζεν τὸν θεόν.

kai epetheken ayte tas cheiras· kai parachrema anorthothe, kai edoxazen ton theon.

KJV: And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

AKJV: And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

ASV: And he laid his hands upon her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

YLT: and he laid on her his hands, and presently she was set upright, and was glorifying God.

Exposition: Luke 13:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:14

Greek

ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ ἀρχισυνάγωγος, ἀγανακτῶν ὅτι τῷ σαββάτῳ ἐθεράπευσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς, ἔλεγεν τῷ ὄχλῳ ⸀ὅτι Ἓξ ἡμέραι εἰσὶν ἐν αἷς δεῖ ἐργάζεσθαι· ἐν ⸀αὐταῖς οὖν ἐρχόμενοι θεραπεύεσθε καὶ μὴ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τοῦ σαββάτου.

apokritheis de o archisynagogos, aganakton oti to sabbato etherapeysen o Iesoys, elegen to ochlo oti Ex emerai eisin en ais dei ergazesthai· en aytais oyn erchomenoi therapeyesthe kai me te emera toy sabbatoy.

KJV: And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

AKJV: And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said to the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

ASV: And the ruler of the synagogue, being moved with indignation because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, answered and said to the multitude, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the day of the sabbath.

YLT: And the chief of the synagogue answering--much displeased that on the sabbath Jesus healed--said to the multitude, `Six days there are in which it behoveth us to be working; in these, then, coming, be healed, and not on the sabbath-day.'

Exposition: Luke 13:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:15

Greek

ἀπεκρίθη ⸀δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος καὶ εἶπεν· Ὑποκριταί, ἕκαστος ὑμῶν τῷ σαββάτῳ οὐ λύει τὸν βοῦν αὐτοῦ ἢ τὸν ὄνον ἀπὸ τῆς φάτνης καὶ ⸀ἀπαγαγὼν ποτίζει;

apekrithe de ayto o kyrios kai eipen· Ypokritai, ekastos ymon to sabbato oy lyei ton boyn aytoy e ton onon apo tes phatnes kai apagagon potizei;

KJV: The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

AKJV: The Lord then answered him, and said, You hypocrite, does not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

ASV: But the Lord answered him, and said, Ye hypocrites, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

YLT: Then the Lord answered him and said, `Hypocrite, doth not each of you on the sabbath loose his ox or ass from the stall, and having led away, doth water it ?

Exposition: Luke 13:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:16

Greek

ταύτην δὲ θυγατέρα Ἀβραὰμ οὖσαν, ἣν ἔδησεν ὁ Σατανᾶς ἰδοὺ δέκα καὶ ὀκτὼ ἔτη, οὐκ ἔδει λυθῆναι ἀπὸ τοῦ δεσμοῦ τούτου τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τοῦ σαββάτου;

tayten de thygatera Abraam oysan, en edesen o Satanas idoy deka kai okto ete, oyk edei lythenai apo toy desmoy toytoy te emera toy sabbatoy;

KJV: And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

AKJV: And should not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound, see, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

ASV: And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan had bound, lo, these eighteen years, to have been loosed from this bond on the day of the sabbath?

YLT: and this one, being a daughter of Abraham, whom the Adversary bound, lo, eighteen years, did it not behove to be loosed from this bond on the sabbath-day?'

Exposition: Luke 13:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:17

Greek

καὶ ταῦτα λέγοντος αὐτοῦ κατῃσχύνοντο πάντες οἱ ἀντικείμενοι αὐτῷ, καὶ πᾶς ὁ ὄχλος ἔχαιρεν ἐπὶ πᾶσιν τοῖς ἐνδόξοις τοῖς γινομένοις ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ.

kai tayta legontos aytoy kateschynonto pantes oi antikeimenoi ayto, kai pas o ochlos echairen epi pasin tois endoxois tois ginomenois yp aytoy.

KJV: And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

AKJV: And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. ¶

ASV: And as he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

YLT: And he saying these things, all who were opposed to him were being ashamed, and all the multitude were rejoicing over all the glorious things that are being done by him.

Exposition: Luke 13:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:18

Greek

Ἔλεγεν ⸀οὖν· Τίνι ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ, καὶ τίνι ὁμοιώσω αὐτήν;

Elegen oyn· Tini omoia estin e basileia toy theoy, kai tini omoioso ayten;

KJV: Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?

AKJV: Then said he, To what is the kingdom of God like? and to what shall I resemble it?

ASV: He said therefore, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I liken it?

YLT: And he said, `To what is the reign of God like? and to what shall I liken it?

Exposition: Luke 13:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:19

Greek

ὁμοία ἐστὶν κόκκῳ σινάπεως, ὃν λαβὼν ἄνθρωπος ἔβαλεν εἰς κῆπον ἑαυτοῦ, καὶ ηὔξησεν καὶ ἐγένετο εἰς ⸀δένδρον, καὶ τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ κατεσκήνωσεν ἐν τοῖς κλάδοις αὐτοῦ.

omoia estin kokko sinapeos, on labon anthropos ebalen eis kepon eaytoy, kai eyxesen kai egeneto eis dendron, kai ta peteina toy oyranoy kateskenosen en tois kladois aytoy.

KJV: It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.

AKJV: It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.

ASV: It is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his own garden; and it grew, and became a tree; and the birds of the heaven lodged in the branches thereof.

YLT: It is like to a grain of mustard, which a man having taken, did cast into his garden, and it increased, and came to a great tree, and the fowls of the heavens did rest in its branches.'

Exposition: Luke 13:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:20

Greek

⸀Καὶ πάλιν εἶπεν· Τίνι ὁμοιώσω τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ;

Kai palin eipen· Tini omoioso ten basileian toy theoy;

KJV: And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

AKJV: And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

ASV: And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

YLT: And again he said, `To what shall I liken the reign of God?

Exposition: Luke 13:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:21

Greek

ὁμοία ἐστὶν ζύμῃ, ἣν λαβοῦσα γυνὴ ⸀ἔκρυψεν εἰς ἀλεύρου σάτα τρία ἕως οὗ ἐζυμώθη ὅλον.

omoia estin zyme, en laboysa gyne ekrypsen eis aleyroy sata tria eos oy ezymothe olon.

KJV: It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

AKJV: It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

ASV: It is like unto leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till it was all leavened.

YLT: It is like leaven, which a woman, having taken, did hide in three measures of meal, till that all was leavened.'

Exposition: Luke 13:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:22

Greek

Καὶ διεπορεύετο κατὰ πόλεις καὶ κώμας διδάσκων καὶ πορείαν ποιούμενος εἰς ⸀Ἱεροσόλυμα.

Kai dieporeyeto kata poleis kai komas didaskon kai poreian poioymenos eis Ierosolyma.

KJV: And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

AKJV: And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

ASV: And he went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and journeying on unto Jerusalem.

YLT: And he was going through cities and villages, teaching, and making progress toward Jerusalem;

Exposition: Luke 13:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:23

Greek

εἶπεν δέ τις αὐτῷ· Κύριε, εἰ ὀλίγοι οἱ σῳζόμενοι; ὁ δὲ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς·

eipen de tis ayto· Kyrie, ei oligoi oi sozomenoi; o de eipen pros aytoys·

KJV: Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

AKJV: Then said one to him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said to them, ¶

ASV: And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them,

YLT: and a certain one said to him, `Sir, are those saved few?' and he said unto them,

Exposition: Luke 13:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:24

Greek

Ἀγωνίζεσθε εἰσελθεῖν διὰ τῆς στενῆς ⸀θύρας, ὅτι πολλοί, λέγω ὑμῖν, ζητήσουσιν εἰσελθεῖν καὶ οὐκ ἰσχύσουσιν,

Agonizesthe eiselthein dia tes stenes thyras, oti polloi, lego ymin, zetesoysin eiselthein kai oyk ischysoysin,

KJV: Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

AKJV: Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

ASV: Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

YLT: `Be striving to go in through the straight gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to go in, and shall not be able;

Exposition: Luke 13:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:25

Greek

ἀφʼ οὗ ἂν ἐγερθῇ ὁ οἰκοδεσπότης καὶ ἀποκλείσῃ τὴν θύραν, καὶ ἄρξησθε ἔξω ἑστάναι καὶ κρούειν τὴν θύραν λέγοντες· ⸀Κύριε, ἄνοιξον ἡμῖν· καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ἐρεῖ ὑμῖν· Οὐκ οἶδα ὑμᾶς πόθεν ἐστέ.

aph oy an egerthe o oikodespotes kai apokleise ten thyran, kai arxesthe exo estanai kai kroyein ten thyran legontes· Kyrie, anoixon emin· kai apokritheis erei ymin· Oyk oida ymas pothen este.

KJV: When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:

AKJV: When once the master of the house is risen up, and has shut to the door, and you begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us; and he shall answer and say to you, I know you not from where you are:

ASV: When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, open to us; and he shall answer and say to you, I know you not whence ye are;

YLT: from the time the master of the house may have risen up, and may have shut the door, and ye may begin without to stand, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, lord, open to us, and he answering shall say to you, I have not known you whence ye are,

Exposition: Luke 13:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:26

Greek

τότε ἄρξεσθε λέγειν· Ἐφάγομεν ἐνώπιόν σου καὶ ἐπίομεν, καὶ ἐν ταῖς πλατείαις ἡμῶν ἐδίδαξας·

tote arxesthe legein· Ephagomen enopion soy kai epiomen, kai en tais plateiais emon edidaxas·

KJV: Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

AKJV: Then shall you begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in your presence, and you have taught in our streets.

ASV: then shall ye begin to say, We did eat and drink in thy presence, and thou didst teach in our streets;

YLT: then ye may begin to say, We did eat before thee, and did drink, and in our broad places thou didst teach;

Exposition: Luke 13:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:27

Greek

καὶ ἐρεῖ ⸀λέγων ὑμῖν· Οὐκ ⸀οἶδα πόθεν ἐστέ· ἀπόστητε ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ, πάντες ⸀ἐργάται ἀδικίας.

kai erei legon ymin· Oyk oida pothen este· apostete ap emoy, pantes ergatai adikias.

KJV: But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

AKJV: But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not from where you are; depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.

ASV: and he shall say, I tell you, I know not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

YLT: and he shall say, I say to you, I have not known you whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of the unrighteousness.

Exposition: Luke 13:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:28

Greek

ἐκεῖ ἔσται ὁ κλαυθμὸς καὶ ὁ βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων, ὅταν ⸀ὄψησθε Ἀβραὰμ καὶ Ἰσαὰκ καὶ Ἰακὼβ καὶ πάντας τοὺς προφήτας ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τοῦ θεοῦ, ὑμᾶς δὲ ἐκβαλλομένους ἔξω.

ekei estai o klaythmos kai o brygmos ton odonton, otan opsesthe Abraam kai Isaak kai Iakob kai pantas toys prophetas en te basileia toy theoy, ymas de ekballomenoys exo.

KJV: There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

AKJV: There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

ASV: There shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and yourselves cast forth without.

YLT: `There shall be there the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth, when ye may see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the reign of God, and yourselves being cast out without;

Exposition: Luke 13:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:29

Greek

καὶ ἥξουσιν ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν καὶ δυσμῶν καὶ ⸀ἀπὸ βορρᾶ καὶ νότου καὶ ἀνακλιθήσονται ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τοῦ θεοῦ.

kai exoysin apo anatolon kai dysmon kai apo borra kai notoy kai anaklithesontai en te basileia toy theoy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

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

YLT: and they shall come from east and west, and from north and south, and shall recline in the reign of God,

Exposition: Luke 13:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:30

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ εἰσὶν ἔσχατοι οἳ ἔσονται πρῶτοι, καὶ εἰσὶν πρῶτοι οἳ ἔσονται ἔσχατοι.

kai idoy eisin eschatoi oi esontai protoi, kai eisin protoi oi esontai eschatoi.

KJV: And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

AKJV: And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. ¶

ASV: And behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.

YLT: and lo, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.'

Exposition: Luke 13:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:31

Greek

Ἐν αὐτῇ τῇ ⸀ὥρᾳ προσῆλθάν τινες Φαρισαῖοι λέγοντες αὐτῷ· Ἔξελθε καὶ πορεύου ἐντεῦθεν, ὅτι Ἡρῴδης θέλει σε ἀποκτεῖναι.

En ayte te ora proselthan tines Pharisaioi legontes ayto· Exelthe kai poreyoy enteythen, oti Erodes thelei se apokteinai.

KJV: The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

AKJV: The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying to him, Get you out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill you.

ASV: In that very hour there came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Get thee out, and go hence: for Herod would fain kill thee.

YLT: On that day there came near certain Pharisees, saying to him, `Go forth, and be going on hence, for Herod doth wish to kill thee;'

Exposition: Luke 13:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:32

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Πορευθέντες εἴπατε τῇ ἀλώπεκι ταύτῃ· Ἰδοὺ ἐκβάλλω δαιμόνια καὶ ἰάσεις ⸀ἀποτελῶ σήμερον καὶ αὔριον, καὶ τῇ τρίτῃ τελειοῦμαι.

kai eipen aytois· Poreythentes eipate te alopeki tayte· Idoy ekballo daimonia kai iaseis apotelo semeron kai ayrion, kai te trite teleioymai.

KJV: And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

AKJV: And he said to them, Go you, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

ASV: And he said unto them, Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am perfected.

YLT: and he said to them, `Having gone, say to this fox, Lo, I cast forth demons, and perfect cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am being perfected;

Exposition: Luke 13:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:33

Greek

πλὴν δεῖ με σήμερον καὶ αὔριον καὶ τῇ ἐχομένῃ πορεύεσθαι, ὅτι οὐκ ἐνδέχεται προφήτην ἀπολέσθαι ἔξω Ἰερουσαλήμ.

plen dei me semeron kai ayrion kai te echomene poreyesthai, oti oyk endechetai propheten apolesthai exo Ieroysalem.

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

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

ASV: Nevertheless I must go on my way to-day and to-morrow and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.

YLT: but it behoveth me to-day, and to-morrow, and the day following, to go on, because it is not possible for a prophet to perish out of Jerusalem.

Exposition: Luke 13:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:34

Greek

Ἰερουσαλὴμ Ἰερουσαλήμ, ἡ ἀποκτείνουσα τοὺς προφήτας καὶ λιθοβολοῦσα τοὺς ἀπεσταλμένους πρὸς αὐτήν— ποσάκις ἠθέλησα ἐπισυνάξαι τὰ τέκνα σου ὃν τρόπον ὄρνις τὴν ἑαυτῆς νοσσιὰν ὑπὸ τὰς πτέρυγας, καὶ οὐκ ἠθελήσατε.

Ieroysalem Ieroysalem, e apokteinoysa toys prophetas kai lithoboloysa toys apestalmenoys pros ayten posakis ethelesa episynaxai ta tekna soy on tropon ornis ten eaytes nossian ypo tas pterygas, kai oyk ethelesate.

KJV: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

AKJV: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kill the prophets, and stone them that are sent to you; how often would I have gathered your children together, as a hen does gather her brood under her wings, and you would not!

ASV: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killeth the prophets, and stoneth them that are sent unto her! how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her own brood under her wings, and ye would not!

YLT: `Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that is killing the prophets, and stoning those sent unto her, how often did I will to gather together thy children, as a hen her brood under the wings, and ye did not will.

Exposition: Luke 13:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 13:35

Greek

ἰδοὺ ἀφίεται ὑμῖν ὁ οἶκος ⸀ὑμῶν. λέγω ⸀δὲ ⸀ὑμῖν, οὐ μὴ ⸂ἴδητέ με⸃ ἕως ⸂ἥξει ὅτε⸃ εἴπητε· Εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἐν ὀνόματι κυρίου.

idoy aphietai ymin o oikos ymon. lego de ymin, oy me idete me eos exei ote eipete· Eylogemenos o erchomenos en onomati kyrioy.

KJV: Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

AKJV: Behold, your house is left to you desolate: and truly I say to you, You shall not see me, until the time come when you shall say, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.

ASV: Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

YLT: `Lo, your house is being left to you desolate, and verily I say to you--ye may not see me, till it may come, when ye may say, Blessed is he who is coming in the name of the Lord.'

Exposition: Luke 13:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.