Then, when it was daytime, going out, He went to a deserted place. And the crowds sought Him, and they went all the way to Him. And they detained Him so that He would not depart from them. (Lk 4:42)
Γενομένης δὲ ἡμέρας ἐξελθὼν ἐπορεύθη εἰς ἔρημον τόπον· καὶ οἱ ὄχλοι ἐπεζήτουν αὐτὸν καὶ ἦλθον ἕως αὐτοῦ καὶ κατεῖχον αὐτὸν τοῦ μὴ πορεύεσθαι ἀπ᾽ αὐτῶν.
facta autem die egressus ibat in desertum locum et turbae requirebant eum et venerunt usque ad ipsum et detinebant illum ne discederet ab eis.
This passage resembles another prophetic one: “I will attract her, and I will lead her into the wilderness, and I will speak to her heart” (Hos 2:16). The announcement of the visitation of the bride by the Bridegroom is fulfilled. What more is needed if God Himself is with His people?
