Luke 9:43
New International Version
And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

New Living Translation
Awe gripped the people as they saw this majestic display of God’s power. While everyone was marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples,

English Standard Version
And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples,

Berean Standard Bible
And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,

Berean Literal Bible
And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But of all wondering at all that He did, He said to His disciples,

King James Bible
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

New King James Version
And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while everyone marveled at all the things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples,

New American Standard Bible
And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. But while everyone was astonished at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples,

NASB 1995
And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples,

NASB 1977
And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples,

Legacy Standard Bible
And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples,

Amplified Bible
They were all amazed [practically overwhelmed] at the [evidence of the] greatness of God and His majesty and His wondrous work. But while they were still awed by everything Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,

Christian Standard Bible
And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was amazed at all the things he was doing, he told his disciples,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was amazed at all the things He was doing, He told His disciples,

American Standard Version
And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,

Contemporary English Version
Everyone was amazed at God's great power. While everyone was still amazed at what Jesus was doing, he said to his disciples,

English Revised Version
And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everyone was amazed to see God's wonderful power. Everyone was amazed at all the things that Jesus was doing. So he said to his disciples,

Good News Translation
All the people were amazed at the mighty power of God. The people were still marveling at everything Jesus was doing, when he said to his disciples,

International Standard Version
All the people continued to be amazed at the greatness of God. Indeed, everyone was astonished at all the things Jesus was doing. So he told his disciples,

Majority Standard Bible
And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,

NET Bible
Then they were all astonished at the mighty power of God. Another Prediction of Jesus' Suffering But while the entire crowd was amazed at everything Jesus was doing, he said to his disciples,

New Heart English Bible
They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

Webster's Bible Translation
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they were all wondering at all things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

Weymouth New Testament
And all were awe-struck at the mighty power of God. And while every one was expressing wonder at all that He was doing, He said to his disciples,

World English Bible
They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they were all amazed at the greatness of God, and while all are wondering at all things that Jesus did, He said to His disciples,

Berean Literal Bible
And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But of all wondering at all that He did, He said to His disciples,

Young's Literal Translation
And they were all amazed at the greatness of God, and while all are wondering at all things that Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

Smith's Literal Translation
And all were struck with amazement at the majesty of God. And all wondering at all which he did, Jesus said to his disciples,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the boy, and restored him to his father.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and he healed the boy, and he restored him to his father.

New American Bible
And all were astonished by the majesty of God. While they were all amazed at his every deed, he said to his disciples,

New Revised Standard Version
And all were astounded at the greatness of God. While everyone was amazed at all that he was doing, he said to his disciples,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. And while every man wondered at everything which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they were all astonished at the majesty of God, and as everyone was marveling at everything that Yeshua did, he said to his disciples:
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of GodAnd while they were all wondering at every thing that Jesus did, he said to his disciples:

Godbey New Testament
And all were astonished at the majesty of God. And all being astonished at all things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples,

Haweis New Testament
And they were all struck with amazement at the mighty power of God. And while they were all wondering at the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

Mace New Testament
and all the people were astonished at such an instance of divine power: and as they were admiring whatever Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

Weymouth New Testament
And all were awe-struck at the mighty power of God. And while every one was expressing wonder at all that He was doing, He said to his disciples,

Worrell New Testament
And they were all amazed at the Majesty of God! And while all were marvelling at all the things which He was doing, He said to His disciples,

Worsley New Testament
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God: but while they were all wondering at the things which Jesus did, He said to his disciples,

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Context
The Second Prediction of the Passion
42Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 43And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples, 44“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”…

Cross References
Matthew 17:14-20
When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him. / “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. / I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not heal him.” ...

Mark 9:14-29
When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. / As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him. / “What are you disputing with them?” He asked. ...

Matthew 8:27
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Mark 1:27
All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!”

Matthew 12:23
The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”

Mark 5:42
Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded.

John 7:31
Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?”

Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

John 2:11
Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.

John 6:14
When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

Matthew 15:31
The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

Mark 7:37
The people were utterly astonished and said, “He has done all things well! He makes even the deaf hear and the mute speak!”

John 11:45
Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him.

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?


Treasury of Scripture

And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

amazed.

Luke 4:36
And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

Luke 5:9,26
For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: …

Luke 8:25
And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

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Luke 9
1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.
7. Herod desires to see Jesus.
10. The apostles return.
12. Jesus feeds five thousand;
18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;
23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience.
28. The transfiguration.
37. He heals the lunatic;
43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion;
46. commends humility;
51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.
57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions.














And they were all amazed
The phrase "amazed" comes from the Greek word "ἐξεπλήσσοντο" (exeplēssonto), which conveys a sense of being struck with astonishment or awe. This reaction is not merely a casual surprise but a profound, overwhelming sense of wonder. In the context of Jesus' ministry, this amazement often follows His miraculous works, which reveal His divine authority and power. The people's amazement underscores the extraordinary nature of Jesus' actions and teachings, which consistently defy human expectations and point to the divine.

at the greatness of God
The "greatness" here is translated from the Greek word "μεγαλειότητι" (megaleiotēti), which refers to majesty, magnificence, or grandeur. This term is often used in Scripture to describe the splendor and power of God, emphasizing His supreme authority and the awe-inspiring nature of His works. The context of this passage highlights that the miracles performed by Jesus are a direct manifestation of God's greatness, serving as a testament to His divine nature and the fulfillment of His redemptive plan through Christ.

While everyone was marveling
The word "marveling" is derived from the Greek "θαυμάζοντος" (thaumazontos), which means to wonder or be in awe. This reaction is a common response to Jesus' miracles throughout the Gospels, reflecting the people's recognition of something beyond the ordinary. The continuous marveling of the crowd indicates that Jesus' works were not only miraculous but also consistently pointed to a deeper spiritual truth, inviting those who witnessed them to consider the divine source of His power.

at all that Jesus was doing
The phrase "all that Jesus was doing" encompasses the entirety of His ministry, including His teachings, healings, and miracles. Each act performed by Jesus serves a dual purpose: meeting immediate physical needs and revealing spiritual truths about the Kingdom of God. The comprehensive nature of His works demonstrates His authority over both the natural and spiritual realms, affirming His identity as the Messiah and the Son of God.

He said to His disciples
This transition marks a shift from the public amazement to a private teaching moment with His disciples. Jesus often used such moments to impart deeper spiritual insights and prepare His followers for the challenges ahead. The intimate setting underscores the importance of the message He is about to convey, highlighting the distinction between the crowd's external amazement and the disciples' need for internal understanding and growth in faith.

(43) At the mighty power of God.--The word so rendered is a somewhat remarkable one, and, like the exodos of Luke 9:31, appears again in 2Peter 1:16 in close connection with a reference to the history of the Transfiguration. There it is rendered "majesty," and in Acts 19:27 "magnificence." Here greatness would, perhaps, be the best equivalent. St. Luke describes the emotion which the men of the East feel when they say "God is great."

The division of verses here is singularly unfortunate. The new paragraph should clearly begin, as above, with the words, "But while they wondered."

Verse 43. - And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples. Once more were kindled the disciples' hopes of an earthly royalty in the Person of that strange Messiah. For was he not Messiah after all, who with a word worked such stupendous works as the miracle they had just witnessed? But Jesus read their thoughts, and again tells them (in ver. 44) of the terrible doom which awaited him. They must remember there was no earthly crown or human sovereignty for him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they were all astonished
Ἐξεπλήσσοντο (Exeplēssonto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1605: To strike with panic or shock; I amaze, astonish. From ek and plesso; to strike with astonishment.

at
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative 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.

greatness
μεγαλειότητι (megaleiotēti)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3168: (divine) majesty or magnificence, glory. From megaleios; superbness, i.e. Glory or splendor.

of God.
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

While
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

everyone
Πάντων (Pantōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

was marveling
θαυμαζόντων (thaumazontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2296: (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.

at
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

all
πᾶσιν (pasin)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

that
οἷς (hois)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

[Jesus] was doing,
ἐποίει (epoiei)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

He said
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

His
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.

disciples,
μαθητὰς (mathētas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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