43 But he said, "I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent."

Other Translations of Luke 4:43

King James Version

43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

English Standard Version

43 but he said to them, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose."

The Message

43 He told them, "Don't you realize that there are yet other villages where I have to tell the Message of God's kingdom, that this is the work God sent me to do?"

New King James Version

43 but He said to them, "I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent."

New Living Translation

43 But he replied, "I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 4:43

Commentary on Luke 4:31-44

(Read Luke 4:31-44)

Christ's preaching much affected the people; and a working power went with it to the consciences of men. These miracles showed Christ to be a controller and conqueror of Satan, a healer of diseases. Where Christ gives a new life, in recovery from sickness, it should be a new life, spent more than ever in his service, to his glory. Our business should be to spread abroad Christ's fame in every place, to beseech him in behalf of those diseased in body or mind, and to use our influence in bringing sinners to him, that his hands may be laid upon them for their healing. He cast the devils out of many who were possessed. We were not sent into this world to live to ourselves only, but to glorify God, and to do good in our generation. The people sought him, and came unto him. A desert is no desert, if we are with Christ there. He will continue with us, by his word and Spirit, and extend the same blessings to other nations, till, throughout the earth, the servants and worshippers of Satan are brought to acknowledge him as the Christ, the Son of God, and to find redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.