And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
And {G2532} he went {G1279} through {G2596} the cities {G4172} and {G2532} villages {G2968}, teaching {G1321}, and {G2532} journeying {G4160}{G4197} toward {G1519} Jerusalem {G2419}.
Yeshua continued traveling through town after town and village after village, teaching and making his way toward Yerushalayim.
Then Jesus traveled throughout the towns and villages, teaching as He made His way toward Jerusalem.
And he went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and journeying on unto Jerusalem.
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Luke 9:51
¶ And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, -
Matthew 9:35
¶ And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. -
Mark 10:32
¶ And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, -
Mark 10:34
And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again. -
Luke 4:43
And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. -
Luke 4:44
And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee. -
Mark 6:6
And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.
Luke 13:22 describes a pivotal phase in Jesus' earthly ministry, highlighting His deliberate and purposeful journey towards Jerusalem. This verse encapsulates both His active teaching ministry and His unwavering commitment to His ultimate mission.
Context of Luke 13:22
This verse falls within what scholars often call Luke's "Travel Narrative" (Luke 9:51 - 19:27), a significant portion of the Gospel dedicated to Jesus' journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. Leading up to this verse, Jesus has been teaching on various topics, including the need for repentance and the nature of the Kingdom of God. His movement through "cities and villages" signifies a broad, inclusive ministry, reaching people in various locales before His final arrival in the capital city.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insight
The Greek phrase for "journeying toward Jerusalem" is poreuomenos eis Hierosolyma (πορευόμενος εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα). The participle poreuomenos (journeying/going) implies a continuous, ongoing movement. This reinforces the idea of a steady, unswerving progression towards His destiny, rather than a hesitant or indirect path. It underscores the divine necessity of His mission.
Practical Application
Luke 13:22 offers several insights for believers today: