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καὶ καταβὰς μετ’ αὐτῶν ἔστη ἐπὶ τόπου πεδινοῦ, καὶ ὄχλος μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ, καὶ πλῆθος πολὺ τοῦ λαοῦ ἀπὸ πάσης τῆς Ἰουδαίας καὶ Ἱερουσαλὴμ καὶ τῆς παραλίου Τύρου καὶ Σιδῶνος, οἳ ἦλθον ἀκοῦσαι αὐτοῦ καὶ ἰαθῆναι ἀπὸ τῶν νόσων αὐτῶν, (Luke 6:17) Setting the Stage for the Sermon

Luke 6:17 introduces the scene commonly known as the “Sermon on the Plain.” The grammar reflects movement, presence, and purpose, preparing the reader for the teaching and healing that will follow. Through aorist participles, presentative verbs, and a purpose-driven relative clause, the structure of the verse emphasizes both Jesus’ intentional descent and the vast multiregional response to His ministry.… Learn Koine Greek