While He was on the way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.
Parallel translations
- WEB As he was on his way to Jerusalem, he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee.
- KJV And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
- BSB While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.
- NKJV Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
- NLT As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria.
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Quick answer
As Jesus journeys toward Jerusalem, he travels along the border between Samaria and Galilee.
Overview
Luke notes Jesus' steady progress toward Jerusalem, where He will suffer and die. The border region, near Samaria, sets up an encounter that highlights faith among the despised. The travel note keeps the cross in view as the goal of Jesus' mission.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Luke 9:51–52It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem,
- John 4:3–4he left Judea, and departed into Galilee.
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