Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” New Living Translation But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.” English Standard Version And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” Berean Standard Bible Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” Berean Literal Bible And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere He might lay the head." King James Bible And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. New King James Version And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” New American Standard Bible And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” NASB 1995 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” NASB 1977 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Legacy Standard Bible And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Amplified Bible And Jesus told him, “Foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” Christian Standard Bible Jesus told him, “Foxes have dens, and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Jesus told him, “Foxes have dens, and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” American Standard Version And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Contemporary English Version Jesus said, "Foxes have dens, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man doesn't have a place to call his own." English Revised Version And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus told him, "Foxes have holes, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to sleep." Good News Translation Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lie down and rest." International Standard Version Jesus told him, "Foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to rest." Majority Standard Bible Jesus replied, ?Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.? NET Bible Jesus said to him, "Foxes have dens and the birds in the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." New Heart English Bible And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Weymouth New Testament "The foxes have holes," said Jesus, "and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." World English Bible Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky places of rest, but the Son of Man has nowhere He may recline the head.” Berean Literal Bible And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere He might lay the head." Young's Literal Translation and Jesus said to him, 'The foxes have holes, and the fowls of the heaven places of rest, but the Son of Man hath not where he may recline the head.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus said to him, Foxes have dens, and fowls of heaven encampments; but the Son of man has not where he might lay down the head. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJesus said to him: The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Catholic Public Domain Version Jesus said to him: “Foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have nests. But the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.” New American Bible Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” New Revised Standard Version And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the fowl of the sky a shelter; but the Son of man has no place even to lay his head. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Yeshua said to him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have shelters, but The Son of Man does not have a place to lay his head.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd Jesus said to him: The foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have roosts, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head. Godbey New Testament And Jesus said to him, Haweis New Testament And Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Mace New Testament Jesus answered him, foxes have their kennels, and birds of the air their nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head. Weymouth New Testament "The foxes have holes," said Jesus, "and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." Worrell New Testament And Jesus said to him, Worsley New Testament and Jesus answered him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cost of Discipleship57As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58 Jesus replied, “ Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” 59Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”… Cross References Matthew 8:20 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Philippians 2:5-8 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ... John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Hebrews 2:14-17 Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, / and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. / For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham. ... Isaiah 53:2-3 He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him. / He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. John 7:53-8:1 Then each went to his own home. 1 Peter 2:21-23 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Isaiah 42:1-4 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ... Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Psalm 22:6-8 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” Matthew 27:57-60 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus. / He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. / So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, ... John 19:38-42 Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body. / Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. / So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. ... 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Treasury of Scripture And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head. Jesus. Luke 14:26-33 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple… Luke 18:22,23 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me… Joshua 24:19-22 And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins… Foxes. Psalm 84:3 Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God. 2 Corinthians 8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. James 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? Jump to Previous Air Birds Fowls Foxes Head Heaven Holes Jesus Lay Nests Nowhere Places Recline Rest Resting-Places Roosting-Places SkyJump to Next Air Birds Fowls Foxes Head Heaven Holes Jesus Lay Nests Nowhere Places Recline Rest Resting-Places Roosting-Places SkyLuke 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. Jesus replied This phrase indicates a response from Jesus, suggesting a dialogue or question that prompted His answer. In the context of Luke 9, Jesus is addressing a would-be follower, emphasizing the cost of discipleship. This interaction highlights Jesus' role as a teacher and His method of using everyday situations to impart spiritual truths. Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to someone who expressed a desire to follow Him. He is emphasizing the cost of discipleship. 2. Son of Man A title Jesus often uses for Himself, highlighting both His humanity and His messianic role. It connects to the prophetic vision in Daniel 7:13-14. 3. Foxes and Birds These animals are used metaphorically to illustrate the contrast between the natural world, which has places of rest, and Jesus, who does not have a permanent home on earth. 4. The Journey This event occurs as Jesus is traveling toward Jerusalem, a journey that symbolizes His mission and the path of sacrifice He is on. 5. The Would-be Disciple An unnamed individual who expresses a desire to follow Jesus, prompting Jesus' response about the cost of discipleship. Teaching Points The Cost of DiscipleshipFollowing Jesus requires a willingness to forgo earthly comforts and securities. True discipleship involves sacrifice and a readiness to embrace uncertainty for the sake of the Kingdom. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Life Jesus' lack of a permanent home serves as a reminder that our time on earth is temporary. Believers are called to focus on eternal, rather than temporal, treasures. Emulating Christ's Humility Jesus' example of humility and self-denial challenges us to live selflessly, prioritizing God's will over personal gain or comfort. Trust in God's Provision While Jesus had no place to lay His head, He trusted in the Father's provision. Believers are encouraged to trust God to meet their needs as they pursue His purposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek JesusἸησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Foxes ἀλώπεκες (alōpekes) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 258: A fox; a fox-like, crafty person. Of uncertain derivation; a fox, i.e. a cunning person. have ἔχουσιν (echousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. dens φωλεοὺς (phōleous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5454: A burrow, hole, den, lair. Of uncertain derivative; a burrow or lurking-place. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. birds πετεινὰ (peteina) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 4071: A bird, fowl. Neuter of a derivative of petomai; a flying animal, i.e. Bird. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. air οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. [have] nests, κατασκηνώσεις (kataskēnōseis) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2682: A dwelling-place. From kataskenoo; an encamping, i.e. a perch. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὁ (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. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no place οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. to lay κλίνῃ (klinē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2827: A primary verb; to slant or slope, i.e. Incline or recline. [His] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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. head.” κεφαλὴν (kephalēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2776: From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively. Links Luke 9:58 NIVLuke 9:58 NLT Luke 9:58 ESV Luke 9:58 NASB Luke 9:58 KJV Luke 9:58 BibleApps.com Luke 9:58 Biblia Paralela Luke 9:58 Chinese Bible Luke 9:58 French Bible Luke 9:58 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 9:58 Jesus said to him The foxes have (Luke Lu Lk) |
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