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.
Parallel translations
- 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.
- 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.
Cross-references & the web
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- 1 Pet 3:16having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
- Ps 132:18I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on himself, his crown will be resplendent.”
- Luke 14:6They couldn’t answer him regarding these things.
- 2 Tim 3:9But they will proceed no further. For their folly will be evident to all men, as theirs also came to be.
- Exod 15:11Who is like you, Yahweh, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
- Ps 111:3His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
- Luke 19:48They couldn’t find what they might do, for all the people hung on to every word that he said.
- Luke 20:40They didn’t dare to ask him any more questions.
- John 12:17–18The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, was testifying about it.
- Isa 4:2In that day, Yahweh’s branch will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the beauty and glory of the survivors of Israel.
- Acts 3:9–11All the people saw him walking and praising God.
- Luke 18:43Immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. All the people, when they saw it, praised God.
- Isa 45:24They will say of me, ‘There is righteousness and strength only in Yahweh.’” Even to him shall men come; and all those who raged against him shall be disappointed.
- Luke 19:37–40As 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,
- Acts 4:21When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.
- Ps 109:29Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor. Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
- Ps 40:14Let them be disappointed and confounded together who seek after my soul to destroy it. Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor who delight in my hurt.
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