But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
Parallel translations
- WEB but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
- KJV Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
- BSB But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
- NKJV But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
- NLT Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives,
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Quick answer
While others went home, Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. He withdraws to a familiar place, likely for solitude and prayer.
Overview
This verse continues the passage (7:53-8:11) that is absent from many of the earliest manuscripts, on which faithful Christians hold differing views. Jesus' retreat to the Mount of Olives fits the Gospel pattern of His seeking quiet apart from the crowds. The setting prepares for His return to the temple at dawn and the confrontation that follows.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Matt 21:1When they came near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
- Mark 11:1When they came near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
- Luke 19:37As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,
- Mark 13:3As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,
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