Luke 21:38
New International Version
and all the people came early in the morning to hear him at the temple.

New Living Translation
The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.

English Standard Version
And early in the morning all the people came to him in the temple to hear him.

Berean Standard Bible
And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.

Berean Literal Bible
And all the people would come to Him early in the morning in the temple, to hear Him.

King James Bible
And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

New King James Version
Then early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple to hear Him.

New American Standard Bible
And all the people would get up very early in the morning to come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.

NASB 1995
And all the people would get up early in the morning to come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.

NASB 1977
And all the people would get up early in the morning to come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And all the people would get up early in the morning to come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.

Amplified Bible
And early in the morning all the people would come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.

Christian Standard Bible
Then all the people would come early in the morning to hear him in the temple.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then all the people would come early in the morning to hear Him in the temple complex.

American Standard Version
And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone got up early and came to the temple to hear him teach.

English Revised Version
And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All of the people would get up early to hear him speak in the temple courtyard.

Good News Translation
Early each morning all the people went to the Temple to listen to him.

International Standard Version
And all the people would get up early in the morning to listen to him in the Temple.

Majority Standard Bible
And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.

NET Bible
And all the people came to him early in the morning to listen to him in the temple courts.

New Heart English Bible
All the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.

Weymouth New Testament
And all the people came to Him in the Temple, early in the morning, to listen to Him.

World English Bible
All the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all the people were coming early to Him in the temple to hear Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And all the people would come to Him early in the morning in the temple, to hear Him.

Young's Literal Translation
and all the people were coming early unto him in the temple to hear him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the people arose early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And all the people arrived in the morning to listen to him in the temple.

New American Bible
And all the people would get up early each morning to listen to him in the temple area.

New Revised Standard Version
And all the people would get up early in the morning to listen to him in the temple.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the people came ahead of him to the temple, to hear him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And all the people were coming early to him to The Temple to hear his word. Luke
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, in order to hear him.

Godbey New Testament
And all the people gathered in the temple to hear Him.

Haweis New Testament
And all the people came to him early in the morning at the temple, to hear him.

Mace New Testament
and every morning the people went to the temple to hear him.

Weymouth New Testament
And all the people came to Him in the Temple, early in the morning, to listen to Him.

Worrell New Testament
And all the people were coming to Him early in the morning, in the temple, to hear Him.

Worsley New Testament
And all the people came early in the morning to Him in the temple to hear Him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Be Watchful for the Day
37Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. 38And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.

Cross References
Matthew 5:1
When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him,

Mark 1:35
Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.

John 8:2
Early in the morning He went back into the temple courts. All the people came to Him, and He sat down to teach them.

Matthew 13:2
Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.

Mark 6:34
When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.

John 6:2
A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.

Matthew 4:25
Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Mark 2:13
Once again Jesus went out beside the sea. All the people came to Him, and He taught them there.

John 7:14
About halfway through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple courts and began to teach.

Matthew 15:30
Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.

Mark 3:7-8
So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.

John 10:23
and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.

Matthew 19:2
Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.

Mark 10:1
Then Jesus left that place and went into the region of Judea, beyond the Jordan. Again the crowds came to Him and He taught them, as was His custom.

John 18:20
“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.


Treasury of Scripture

And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

John 8:1,2
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And early in the morning
This phrase indicates the eagerness and dedication of the people to hear Jesus. In the Jewish culture of the time, early morning was a common time for prayer and teaching, aligning with the practice of seeking God at the start of the day. This eagerness reflects the people's recognition of Jesus' authority and wisdom, similar to how the Israelites sought guidance from Moses early in the day (Exodus 18:13).

all the people
The phrase "all the people" suggests a large and diverse crowd, indicating Jesus' widespread appeal and the inclusive nature of His ministry. This inclusivity is a recurring theme in the Gospels, where Jesus reaches out to various groups, including those marginalized by society, such as tax collectors and sinners (Luke 5:30-32).

would come to hear Him
The act of coming to hear Jesus highlights the active pursuit of His teachings. This mirrors the Old Testament tradition of seeking wisdom and instruction from God, as seen in Proverbs 2:1-5. The people's desire to hear Jesus underscores His role as a teacher and prophet, fulfilling the messianic prophecies of one who would teach with authority (Deuteronomy 18:15).

at the temple
The temple in Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious life, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Jesus teaching at the temple connects Him to the heart of Jewish worship and tradition. This setting also fulfills the prophecy of Malachi 3:1, where the Lord is said to come to His temple. The temple's significance is further emphasized by Jesus' actions and teachings there, which often challenged the religious leaders and pointed to a new covenant.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching at the temple. His teachings draw people to Him, highlighting His authority and wisdom.

2. The People
These are the individuals who come to the temple early in the morning to hear Jesus. Their eagerness to listen demonstrates their recognition of the importance of His teachings.

3. The Temple
The location where Jesus is teaching. The temple in Jerusalem is a significant place of worship and learning for the Jewish people, symbolizing God's presence among them.

4. Jerusalem
The city where the temple is located. It is a central place in Jewish religious life and the setting for many of Jesus' teachings and events leading up to His crucifixion.

5. The Early Morning
This time of day signifies the people's dedication and eagerness to hear Jesus, as they prioritize His teachings over other morning activities.
Teaching Points
Eagerness to Learn
The people's early arrival to hear Jesus highlights the importance of prioritizing spiritual learning and growth in our daily lives.

Value of Community Worship
Gathering at the temple underscores the value of communal worship and learning, encouraging believers to participate actively in church life.

Consistency in Seeking God
The regularity of the people's visits to the temple to hear Jesus teaches us the importance of consistency in our spiritual practices.

Jesus as the Source of Wisdom
The passage reminds us that Jesus is the ultimate source of wisdom and truth, and we should seek His teachings diligently.

Prioritizing Spiritual Matters
The early morning setting encourages us to prioritize spiritual matters at the start of our day, setting a tone of devotion and focus.(38) All the people came early in the morning.--The Greek verb, which answers to the five last words, does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, but is not uncommon in the Greek version of the Old, as in Genesis 19:2; Genesis 19:27; Song Song of Solomon 7:12; and figuratively, in Job 8:5; Jeremiah 25:3; Wisdom Of Solomon 6:14. It may be that the general statement thus given includes the fourth and fifth days of the week of the Passion, but it is remarkable that all three Gospels are silent as to anything that happened on those days till we come to the Paschal Supper. We may, perhaps, reverently conjecture that they were spent by our Lord, in part at least, in Gethsemane (John 18:2), in prayer and meditation, in preparing Himself and the disciples for the coming trials of the Passion. Possibly, also, the narrative of the Woman taken in Adultery, which occupies so strangely doubtful a position in St. John's Gospel, may find its true place here. (See Note on John 8:1.) . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

early in the morning
ὤρθριζεν (ōrthrizen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3719: To rise early, come in the morning. From orthros; to use the dawn, i.e. to repair betimes.

all
πᾶς (pas)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

people {would come}
λαὸς (laos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people.

to hear
ἀκούειν (akouein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

Him
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

at
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

temple.
ἱερῷ (hierō)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2411: Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.


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