When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.
Parallel translations
- WEB As he said these things, all his adversaries were disappointed, and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
- 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.
- NKJV And when 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.
- NASB And as He said this, all His opponents were being humiliated; and the entire crowd was rejoicing over all the glorious things being done by Him.
- NLT This shamed his enemies, but all the people rejoiced at the wonderful things he did.
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Quick answer
Jesus' opponents are shamed while the crowd rejoices at His glorious works. His mercy both silences critics and gladdens the humble.
Overview
The contrast between humiliated adversaries and a rejoicing multitude marks the dividing effect of Jesus' ministry. The 'glorious things' point to the in-breaking kingdom that vindicates compassion over cold legalism. Those who oppose grace are put to shame, while those who receive it give glory to God.
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- 1 Pet 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
- Ps 132:18I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”
- Luke 14:6And they were unable to answer these questions.
- 2 Tim 3:9But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.
- Exod 15:11Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
- Ps 111:3Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.
- Luke 19:48Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.
- Luke 20:40And they did not dare to question Him any further.
- John 12:17–18Meanwhile, many people continued to testify that they had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead.
- Isa 4:2On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors.
- Acts 3:9–11When all the people saw him walking and praising God,
- Luke 18:43Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. And all the people who saw this gave praise to God.
- Isa 45:24Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.
- Luke 19:37–40And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:
- Acts 4:21After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
- Ps 109:29May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.
- Ps 40:14May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.
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