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Luke 4:42–43

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And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.
And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
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From verse 42

  1. Luke 6:12Rank 1 from verse 42
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    12And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

  2. Mark 1:35–38Rank 2 from verse 42
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    35And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

    36And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

    37And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.

    38And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

  3. John 4:34Rank 3 from verse 42
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    34Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

  4. John 6:24Rank 4 from verse 42
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    24When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.

  5. Luke 24:29Rank 5 from verse 42
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    29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

From verse 43

  1. Mark 1:38–39Rank 1 from verse 43
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    38And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

    39And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.

  2. 2 Timothy 4:2Rank 2 from verse 43
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    2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

  3. John 6:38–40Rank 3 from verse 43
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    38For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

    39And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.

    40And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

  4. Acts 10:38Rank 4 from verse 43
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    38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

  5. John 20:21Rank 5 from verse 43
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    21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

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Luke 4:42

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

departed

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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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desert

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1. A wilderness or solitary place. 2. That which is deserved; a due recompence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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place

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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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stayed

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Past-tense or past-participial form of stay. Sense 1: Remained, waited, stopped, or delayed. Sense 2: Supported, sustained, relied, or rested upon. Sense 3: Restrained or held back.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

depart

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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 4:43

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kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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41And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

42And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.

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

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44And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

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