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.
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.
- BSB When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.
- 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 3:16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
- Ps 132:18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
- Luke 14:6And they could not answer him again to these things.
- 2 Tim 3:9But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
- Exod 15:11Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
- Ps 111:3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
- Luke 19:48And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.
- Luke 20:40And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.
- John 12:17–18The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
- Isa 4:2In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.
- Acts 3:9–11And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
- Luke 18:43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
- Isa 45:24Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
- Luke 19:37–40And when he was come nigh, even now 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 that they had seen;
- Acts 4:21So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
- Ps 109:29Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.
- Ps 40:14Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
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