New International Version And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night. New Living Translation Then he returned to Bethany, where he stayed overnight. English Standard Version And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany and lodged there. Berean Standard Bible Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He spent the night. Berean Literal Bible And having left them, He went out of the city to Bethany, and He lodged there. King James Bible And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. New King James Version Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and He lodged there. New American Standard Bible And He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there. NASB 1995 And He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there. NASB 1977 And He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there. Legacy Standard Bible And He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there. Amplified Bible Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there. Berean Annotated Bible Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany (house of affliction), where He spent the night. Christian Standard Bible Then he left them, went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then He left them, went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there. American Standard Version And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there. Contemporary English Version Then Jesus left the city and went out to the village of Bethany, where he spent the night. English Revised Version And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there. GOD'S WORD® Translation He left them and went out of the city to Bethany and spent the night there. Good News Translation Jesus left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night. International Standard Version Then he left them and went out of the city to Bethany and spent the night there. NET Bible And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany and spent the night there. New Heart English Bible He left them, and went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there. Webster's Bible Translation And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany, and he lodged there. Weymouth New Testament So He left them and went out of the city to Bethany and passed the night there. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He spent the night. World English Bible He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and camped there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd having left them, He went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there, Berean Literal Bible And having left them, He went out of the city to Bethany, and He lodged there. Young's Literal Translation And having left them, he went forth out of the city to Bethany, and did lodge there, Smith's Literal Translation And leaving them, he went without the city, to Bethany; and lodged there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd leaving them, he went out of the city into Bethania, and remained there. Catholic Public Domain Version And leaving them behind, he went out, beyond the city, into Bethania, and he lodged here. New American Bible And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany, and there he spent the night. New Revised Standard Version He left them, went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he left them, and went outside of the city to Bethany, and he lodged there. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he left them and he went outside the city to Bethany and spent the night there. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he left them, and went out of the city to Bethany, and there spent the night. Godbey New Testament And having left them, He went out of the city into Bethany, and there spent the night. Haweis New Testament And turning his back upon them, he went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there. Mace New Testament then leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany, where he stay'd that night. Weymouth New Testament So He left them and went out of the city to Bethany and passed the night there. Worrell New Testament And, leaving them, He went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there. Worsley New Testament And He left them and went out of the city to Bethany and lodged there. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus Cleanses the Temple…16“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?” 17Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He spent the night. 18In the morning, as Jesus was returning to the city, He was hungry.… Cross References Then He left them Matthew 16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away. Mark 8:13 And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side. John 12:36 While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. and went out of the city Mark 11:19 And when evening came, Jesus and His disciples went out of the city. Luke 21:37 Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. John 18:1 After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden. to Bethany, Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples Luke 19:29 As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples, John 11:1 At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. where He spent the night. Mark 11:11 Then Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, He went out to Bethany with the Twelve. John 12:1-2 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. / So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. Matthew 26:6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, John 11:54 As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples. Mark 14:3 While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. John 12:2 So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. John 12:9-11 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. / So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, / for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus. Treasury of Scripture And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. he left. Matthew 16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. Jeremiah 6:8 Be thou instructed, O Jerusalem, lest my soul depart from thee; lest I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited. Hosea 9:12 Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, that there shall not be a man left: yea, woe also to them when I depart from them! Bethany. Matthew 11:18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. Mark 11:11,19 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve… Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. John 11:1,18 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha… Jump to Previous Bethany City Forth Lodged Night Passed SpentJump to Next Bethany City Forth Lodged Night Passed SpentMatthew 21 1. Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey12. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple; 17. curses the fig tree; 23. puts to silence the priests and elders, 28. and rebukes them by the parable of the two sons, 33. and the husbandmen who slew such as were sent to them. Then He left them After cleansing the temple and answering the religious leaders, Jesus withdrew from those who opposed His authority. Their hostility was growing, yet His time had not come. Mat 16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign,… and went out of the city Jerusalem was the center of Israel’s worship and the place where Jesus would soon be rejected and crucified. Leaving for the evening marked a temporary withdrawal before He returned to teach again. Mrk 11:19 And when evening came, Jesus and His disciples went out… to Bethany, Located on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, about two miles from Jerusalem, Bethany provided a familiar place of rest. It was the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus and remained a refuge for Jesus during His final days before the cross. Mrk 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage… where He spent the night. Jesus rested outside the city with those who received Him, preparing for the events that would unfold in Jerusalem. Mrk 11:11 Then Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is leaving Jerusalem after a day of significant events, including the cleansing of the temple and teaching the people. 2. Bethany A small village located about two miles east of Jerusalem, Bethany is significant as a place of rest and refuge for Jesus. It is also the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, who are close friends of Jesus. 3. Jerusalem The city where Jesus had been teaching and performing miracles. It is the center of Jewish religious life and the location of the temple. 4. The Temple Cleansing Earlier in the chapter, Jesus cleanses the temple, driving out those who were buying and selling, which sets the stage for His departure to Bethany. 5. The Fig Tree Although not directly mentioned in verse 17, the cursing of the fig tree occurs in the surrounding context, symbolizing judgment and the importance of bearing spiritual fruit. Teaching Points Seeking Solitude for ReflectionJesus' retreat to Bethany after a day of ministry highlights the importance of finding time for rest and reflection in our own lives. The Significance of Bethany Bethany represents a place of refuge and friendship. We should cultivate relationships and spaces that provide spiritual support and renewal. Judgment and Fruitfulness The surrounding context of the fig tree reminds us of the importance of bearing spiritual fruit. Our lives should reflect the transformative power of Christ. The Role of Jerusalem As the center of religious activity, Jerusalem's rejection of Jesus serves as a warning against complacency and the danger of missing God's presence in our midst. The Importance of Retreat Jesus' actions demonstrate the need for intentional withdrawal from the busyness of life to connect with God and prepare for future ministry. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 21:17?2. Why did Jesus choose to spend the night in Bethany in Matthew 21:17? 3. How does Matthew 21:17 reflect Jesus' humility and simplicity in His lifestyle? 4. What Old Testament prophecies connect to Jesus' actions in Matthew 21:17? 5. How can we emulate Jesus' example of seeking solitude for prayer and reflection? 6. What lessons can we learn from Jesus' choice of retreat in Matthew 21:17? 7. Why did Jesus choose to leave the city and go to Bethany in Matthew 21:17? 8. What significance does Bethany hold in the context of Jesus' ministry in Matthew 21:17? 9. How does Matthew 21:17 reflect Jesus' relationship with Jerusalem? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 21? (17) And went out of the city into Bethany.--St. Mark, as already noticed, places the incident that follows on the morning that followed the triumphal entry, and before the cleansing. We have to choose, there being an obvious error of arrangement in one or other of the narratives, between the two, and the probability seems on the whole in favour of the more precise and more vivid record of St. Mark. The lodging at Bethany is explained partly by what we read in Matthew 26:6-13, yet more by John 11:1-2; John 12:1. There He found in the house of the friends who were dear to Him the rest and peace which He could not find in the crowded city. The suppression of the name of those friends in the first three Gospels is every way significant, as suggesting that there were reasons which for a time (probably till the death of Lazarus) led all writers of the records which served as the basis of the Gospel history to abstain from the mention of any facts that might attract attention to them.Verse 17. - He left them. The chief priests had nothing to say in reply to this testimony of Scripture. They feared to arrest him in the face of the enthusiastic multitude; they bided their time, for the present apparently silenced. Jesus, wasting no further argument on these wilfully unbelieving people, turned and left them. The King had no home in his royal city; he sought one in lowly Bethany, where he was always sure of a welcome in the house of Martha and Mary. It is somewhat doubtful whether he availed himself of his friends' hospitality at this time. The term "Bethany" would include the district so called in the vicinity of the town, as in the description of the scene of the Ascension (Luke 24:50). Lodged (ηὐλίσθη). This word, if its strict classical use is pressed, would imply that Jesus passed the night in the open air; but it may mean merely "lodge," or "pass the night," without any further connotation; so no certain inference can be drawn from its employment in this passage. This withdrawal of Jesus obviated all danger of a rising in his favour, which, supported by the vast resources of the temple, might have had momentous consequences at this time of popular concourse and excitement. Matthew 21:17 shows Jesus deliberately removing Himself from a resistant Jerusalem, choosing humble Bethany for rest and fellowship. His departure signals judgment on empty religion, models dependence on the Father, and prepares the stage for the climactic acts of Passion Week. The verse, though brief, pulses with purpose: separation from unbelief, identification with the lowly, and steadfast movement toward the cross. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He left καταλιπὼν (katalipōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2641: From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural 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. [and] went ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. out of ἔξω (exō) Preposition Strong's 1854: Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. city πόλεως (poleōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Bethany, Βηθανίαν (Bēthanian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 963: Of Chaldee origin; date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine. where He spent the night. ηὐλίσθη (ēulisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 835: To lodge in the open, lodge, pass the night. Middle voice from aule; to pass the night. Additonal Resources Matthew 21:17 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 21:17 Bible Gateway Matthew 21:17 Bible.com Matthew 21:17 NIV |
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