“‘Israel, your prophets will be like foxes running through empty, destroyed buildings.
Luke 13:32 - Easy To Read Version Jesus said to them, “Go tell that fox {\cf2\super [247]} (Herod), ‘Today and tomorrow I am forcing demons {\cf2\super [248]} out of people and finishing my work of healing. Then, the next day, the work will be finished.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And He said to them, Go and tell that fox [sly and crafty, skulking and cowardly], Behold, I drive out demons and perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish (complete) My course. American Standard Version (1901) And he said unto them, Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am perfected. Common English Bible Jesus said to them, “Go, tell that fox, ‘Look, I’m throwing out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete my work. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them: "Go and tell that fox: 'Behold, I cast out demons and accomplish healings, today and tomorrow. And on the third day I reach the end.' Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he said to them: Go and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I am consummated. |
“‘Israel, your prophets will be like foxes running through empty, destroyed buildings.
Jerusalem’s leaders are like roaring lions. Her judges {\cf2\super [19]} are like hungry wolves that come in the evening \{to attack the sheep\}—and in the morning nothing is left.
King Herod {\cf2\super [68]} heard about Jesus, because Jesus was now famous. Some people said, “\{He (Jesus) is\} John the Baptizer. He is risen from death. That is why he can do these miracles. {\cf2\super [69]} ”
But Jesus said to them, “I have done many good things from the Father. You have seen those things. Which of those good things are you killing me for?”
Jesus tasted the vinegar. Then he said, “It is finished.” Jesus bowed his head and died.
God is the One who made all things. And all things are for his glory. God wanted to have many people to be his children and share his glory. So God did what he needed to do. He made perfect the One (Jesus) who leads those people to salvation. God made Jesus \{a\} perfect \{Savior\} through Jesus’ suffering.
Then Jesus was perfect. And Jesus is the reason that all those people who obey him can have salvation forever.
The law chooses high priests who are people and have the same weaknesses as people. But God made a promise that came after the law. God spoke those words with a vow (promise), and those words made the Son of God to be the high priest. And that Son has been made perfect forever.