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Luke 4:30
ESV But passing through their midst, he went away.
NIV But he walked right through the crowd and went on his way.
NASB But He passed through their midst and went on His way.
CSB But he passed right through the crowd and went on his way.
NLT but he passed right through the crowd and went on his way.
KJV But he passing through the midst of them went his way,
NKJV Then passing through the midst of them, He went His way.

What does Luke 4:30 mean?

Jesus' earthly ministry was meant to lead Him to death on a cross (Philippians 2:8; Matthew 16:21). Prior to that moment (Matthew 26:45–47), Jesus would not allow Himself to be killed by hostile crowds. John's gospel records a few incidents where Jesus makes what appears to be a miraculous escape (John 8:59; 10:39). Here, Luke records a moment that strongly appears to be supernatural. The crowd was able to force Jesus out of the synagogue, but then He "[passed] through" that same crowd.

The reason for the mob's attack was Jesus' claim that God would favor Gentiles with His truth (Luke 4:25–27). This was part of Jesus' answer to the skepticism of His childhood neighbors in Nazareth (Luke 4:16–22).
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