Luke 13:32

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

That fox

Mark 6:26

I cast

I shall

John 17:4

John 19:30

General references

Luke 3:20

Bible References

That fox

Now Herod the tetrarch had been rebuked by John because he had married his brother's wife Herodias and because of all of the other evil things Herod had done.

Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening. He was puzzled because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,

Now Herod was very glad to see Jesus, because he had been wanting to see him for a long time on account of what he had heard about him. He was also hoping to see some sign done by him.

Israel, your prophets have become like foxes among ruins.

"He will say, "Listen, you leaders of Jacob, you officials of the house of Israel! You should know justice, should you not?

Its national officials are roaring lions; its judges are like wolves of the night that don't leave the bones for the morning.

The king was deeply saddened, yet because of his oaths and his guests he was reluctant to refuse her.

I cast

Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening. He was puzzled because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,

King Herod heard about this, because Jesus' name had become well-known. He was saying, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead! That's why he is able to do these miracles."

Jesus replied to them, "I've shown you many good actions from my Father. For which of them are you going to stone me?"

The disciples told him, "Rabbi, the Jewish leaders were just now trying to stone you to death, and you are going back there again?"

I shall

I glorified you on earth by completing the task you gave me to do.

After Jesus had taken the wine, he said, "It is finished." Then he bowed his head and released his spirit.

General references

Added to all this, Herod locked John up in prison.