Luke 9:37 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.”
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Read Full Chapter →The next day, coming down from the mountain, Jesus is met by a large crowd.
What Does Luke 9:37 Mean?
The next day brings descent. Jesus and the three come down from the hill of glory into a waiting crowd, with its noise and need, and, as the following verses show, into a scene of torment and helpless disciples. From the voice of the Father to the cry of a desperate father is one short walk.
The Lord does not remain on summits, and neither do his people. Mountaintop communion exists for the sake of valley compassion; what is seen above is spent below. There is comfort here for every believer who has felt the abrupt drop from worship into trouble: Jesus makes that descent willingly, glory still upon him, and walks straight toward the need.
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What does Luke 9:37 mean?
The next day, coming down from the mountain, Jesus is met by a large crowd.