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Luke 4:43

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 4:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But he said unto them, I must preach the good tidings of the kingdom of God to the other cities also: for therefore was I sent.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But he said unto them, I must preach the good tidings of the kingdom of God to the other cities also: for therefore was I sent.
Luke 4:43 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
40And when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
41And demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
42And when it was day, he came out and went into a desert place: and the multitudes sought after him, and came unto him, and would have stayed him, that he should not go from them.
43But he said unto them, I must preach the good tidings of the kingdom of God to the other cities also: for therefore was I sent.
44And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said unto them, etc.] In answer to their importunate requests: I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also; as well as to Capernaum; and though they did not express their desire of his continuance with them, in order to preach the Gospel to them; yet Christ signifies, that a principal part of his work lay in preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, the Gospel dispensation on earth, the doctrines and ordinances of it, as well as the things which relate to the kingdom of glory; as what is the saints meetness for it, their regeneration, and their right unto it, which lies in his righteousness: and that as he had preached these things at Capernaum, there was a…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I must, &c.--but duty only could move Him to deny entreaties so grateful to His spirit. Next: Luke Chapter 5”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this explained in the notes at Mark 1:21-39. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 4". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-4.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“4:43 The Greek verb translated preach the Good News corresponds to the noun often translated “gospel” (“Good News”; see study note on 2:9-10; see also 1:19; 7:22; Matt 4:23; 24:14; Mark 1:1, 15; 16:15; Acts 8:4, 12; Rom 1:1-6, 15-17; 10:15-17; Gal 1:6-9; Eph 2:14-18; 3:6-7). • The Kingdom of God was Jesus’ central concern (see Mark 1:15), and God’s sovereign reign was established through Jesus’ words and deeds.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I must: Mar 1:14, Mar 1:15, Mar 1:38, Mar 1:39; Joh 9:4; Act 10:38; Ti2 4:2 therefore: Isa 42:1-4, Isa 48:16, Isa 61:1-3; Joh 6:38-40, Joh 20:21 Luke 4:44”
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