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Luke presents Jesus as the perfect man and Savior of all people, emphasizing His compassion for the marginalized.

Author: LukeWritten: c. AD 59-63Reading time: ~6 minVerses: 44
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King James Version

Luke 4

44 verses with commentary

The Temptation of Jesus

And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

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Jesus, 'full of the Holy Ghost,' was 'led by the Spirit into the wilderness.' The Greek 'plērēs pneumatos hagiou' (πλήρης πνεύματος ἁγίου, full of Holy Spirit) emphasizes Jesus' complete Spirit-anointing from His baptism. The Spirit's leading into wilderness for temptation demonstrates divine purpose in testing—not to cause failure but to prove and display Jesus' righteousness. Unlike Israel who f...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

IV. (1-13) **Being full of the Holy Ghost**.—See Notes on Matthew 4:1-11. The words used by St. Luke describe the same fact as those used by St. Matthew and St. Mark, and agree with the Spirit given “not by measure” of John 3:34

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

40. His mental development kept pace with His bodily, and "the grace of God," the divine favor, rested manifestly and increasingly upon Him. See Lu 2:52. Lu 2:41-52. First Conscious Visit to Jerusalem. "Solitary flowered out of the wonderful enclosed garden of the thirty years, plucked precisely there where the swollen bud, at a distinctive crisis (at twelve years of age), bursts into flower. T...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing : and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.

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Jesus was tempted 'forty days' and 'did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.' The 40-day period parallels Moses' 40 days on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:28) and Elijah's 40-day journey to Horeb (1 Kings 19:8). Jesus' fasting demonstrates His complete dependence on God and His prioritization of spiritual sustenance over physical. The note that He 'hungered' afterward emphasizes H...
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Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

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Satan's first temptation appeals to legitimate physical need, yet seeks to undermine trust in divine providence. The command 'if thou be the Son of God' challenges Christ's identity and invites presumptuous use of divine power. The Greek 'ei' introduces a conditional that Satan knows to be true, making this a test of whether Christ will act independently of the Father's will. Reformed theology see...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(3) **Command this stone.**—The singular form is somewhat more vivid than the plural, “these stones,” in St. Matthew.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**42. went up--**"were wont to go." Though males only were required to go up to Jerusalem at the three annual festivals (Ex 23:14-17), devout women, when family duties permitted, went also, as did Hannah (1Sa 1:7), and, as we here see, the mother of Jesus. **when twelve years old--**At this age every Jewish boy was styled "a son of the law," being put under a course of instruction and trained to...
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Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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And Jesus answered him , saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

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Jesus responds to Satan's first temptation: 'It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.' This quotes Deuteronomy 8:3, God's lesson from Israel's wilderness manna—physical bread sustains the body, but God's word sustains the soul. Jesus prioritizes spiritual sustenance over physical, refusing to use divine power for selfish ends. The phrase 'it is written' (Greek 'g...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**43. as they returned--**If the duties of life must give place to worship, worship, in its turn, must give place to them. Jerusalem is good, but Nazareth is good, too; let him who neglects the one, on pretext of attending to the other, ponder this scene. **tarried behind ... Joseph and his mother knew not--**Accustomed to the discretion and obedience of the lad [Olshausen], they might be thrown...
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Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

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Satan offers 'all the kingdoms of the world' in exchange for worship, revealing both his temporary dominion over fallen creation and his ultimate aim. The phrase 'delivered unto me' (Greek 'paradedotai moi') contains truth—fallen humanity handed authority to Satan through sin (Romans 5:12). Paul calls Satan 'the god of this world' (2 Corinthians 4:4) and 'the prince of the power of the air' (Ephes...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(5) **The kingdoms of the world.**—St. Luke uses the word (literally, *the inhabited world*) which was commonly used as co-extensive with the Roman empire. On the difference in the order of the temptations, see Note on Matthew 4:5. **In a moment of time.**—The concentration of what seems an almost endless succession of images into the consciousness of a moment is eminently characteristic of the ac...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**44. sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances--**On these sacred journeys, whole villages and districts travelled in groups together, partly for protection, partly for company; and as the well-disposed would beguile the tediousness of the way by good discourse, to which the child Jesus would be no silent listener, they expect to find Him in such a group.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

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Satan's claim 'to whomsoever I will I give it' asserts authority over earthly kingdoms, a claim Jesus does not dispute. Scripture affirms Satan's current but temporary dominion as 'prince of this world' (John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11). First John 5:19 states 'the whole world lieth in wickedness'—literally 'in the evil one.' Yet Reformed theology maintains God's ultimate sovereignty; Satan operates only...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(6) **For that is delivered unto me.**—Better, *hath been delivered unto me. *The specific assertion of the usurped dominion, though implied in St. Matthew, is in its form peculiar to St. Luke. (See Note on Matthew 4:9.) The notion that any such delegated sovereignty had been assigned to the Tempter, either before or after his fall from his first estate, has, it need hardly be said, no foundation ...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**45-46. After three sorrowing days, they find Him still in Jerusalem, not gazing on its architecture, or surveying its forms of busy life, but in the temple--**not the "sanctuary" (as in Lu 1:9), to which only the priests had access, but in some one of the enclosures around it, where the rabbins, or "doctors," taught their scholars.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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If thou therefore wilt worship me , all shall be thine. worship me: or, fall down before me

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<strong>If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.</strong> Satan's second temptation distills to its essence: <em>proskyneō moi</em> (προσκυνέω μοι, worship me). The verb <em>proskyneō</em> (προσκυνέω) means to bow down in reverence, pay homage, or worship—the exclusive prerogative of deity alone. Satan demands what belongs only to God, revealing his fundamental rebellion: the desire ...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**45-46. After three sorrowing days, they find Him still in Jerusalem, not gazing on its architecture, or surveying its forms of busy life, but in the temple--**not the "sanctuary" (as in Lu 1:9), to which only the priests had access, but in some one of the enclosures around it, where the rabbins, or "doctors," taught their scholars.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

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Jesus responds to Satan's offer of earthly kingdoms: 'Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.' This quotes Deuteronomy 6:13, the first commandment's essence—exclusive worship and service belong to God alone. Satan offered kingdoms without the cross, tempting Jesus to gain His rightful rule through compromise rather than suff...
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Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

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The third temptation moves to Jerusalem's temple pinnacle, using Scripture itself (Psalm 91:11-12) to tempt Christ to presumptuous faith. Satan's 'if thou be the Son of God' again challenges Christ's identity, but now suggests proving it through spectacular sign. The misuse of Scripture demonstrates Satan's sophistication—he quotes accurately but applies wrongly, omitting 'in all thy ways' which i...
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Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:

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<strong>For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee.</strong> Satan quotes Psalm 91:11, demonstrating his knowledge of Scripture and willingness to misuse it for evil purposes. The phrase <em>gegraptai gar</em> (γέγραπται γάρ, for it is written) mirrors Jesus' own defense method, showing Satan's sophistication in theological argument. The verb <em>entelleitai</em> (ἐ...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**49. about my Father's business--**literally, "in" or "at My Fathers," that is, either "about My Father's affairs," or "in My Father's courts"--where He dwells and is to be found--about His hand, so to speak. This latter shade of meaning, which includes the former, is perhaps the true one, Here He felt Himself at home, breathing His own proper air. His words convey a gentle rebuke of their obtuse...
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Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

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<strong>And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.</strong> Satan continues quoting Psalm 91:12, emphasizing the promise of angelic intervention preventing even minor injury. The Greek <em>arousin</em> (ἀροῦσιν, they shall bear up) suggests lifting or carrying, while <em>proskopsēs pros lithon ton poda sou</em> (προσκόψῃς πρὸς λίθον τὸν πόδα σο...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**50-51. understood not--**probably He had never expressly said as much, and so confounded them, though it was but the true interpretation of many things which they had seen and heard from Him at home. (See on Joh 14:4.) But lest it should be thought that now He threw off the filial yoke, and became His own Master henceforth, and theirs too, it is purposely added, "And He went down with them, and ...
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Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said , Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

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<strong>And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.</strong> Jesus counters Scripture with Scripture, quoting Deuteronomy 6:16 which recalls Israel's failure at Massah (Exodus 17:7). The verb <em>ekpeiraseis</em> (ἐκπειράσεις, you shall not tempt/test) means to test with hostile intent or to demand proof, challenging God's faithfulness. The phrase <strong>...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**50-51. understood not--**probably He had never expressly said as much, and so confounded them, though it was but the true interpretation of many things which they had seen and heard from Him at home. (See on Joh 14:4.) But lest it should be thought that now He threw off the filial yoke, and became His own Master henceforth, and theirs too, it is purposely added, "And He went down with them, and ...
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Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

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<strong>And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.</strong> Luke's summary indicates Satan's withdrawal is temporary, not permanent. The phrase <em>syntelesas panta peirasmon</em> (συντελέσας πάντα πειρασμόν, having completed every temptation) suggests a comprehensive assault—Satan exhausted his arsenal. The verb <em>apestē</em> (ἀπέστη, he departed) indica...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(13) **When the devil had ended all the temptation.**—Better, *had completed every kind of temptation. *The three trials were each typical in character, and taken together they made up the cycle of those to which our Lord’s human nature was then open. **For a season.**—*Till a *[convenient] *season*—i.e., till the close of the great work, the time of the power of darkness (Luke 22:53), when the pr...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

52. See on Lu 2:40. **stature--**or better, perhaps, as in the Margin, "age," which implies the other. This is all the record we have of the next eighteen years of that wondrous life. What seasons of tranquil meditation over the lively oracles, and holy fellowship with His Father; what inlettings, on the one hand, of light, and love, and power from on high, and outgoings of filial supplication, ...
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Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The temptation of Christ.(1-13) Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth.(14-30) He casts out an unclean spirit and heals the sick.(31-44) **Verses 1-13** Christ's being led into the wilderness gave an advantage to the tempter; for there he was alone, none were with him by whose prayers and advice he might be helped in the hour of temptation. He who knew ...
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Jesus Begins His Ministry in Galilee

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

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After defeating temptation, 'Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.' The phrase 'in the power of the Spirit' (Greek 'en tē dynamei tou pneumatos,' ἐν τῇ δυνάμει τοῦ πνεύματος) emphasizes Jesus' Spirit-empowered ministry. His wilderness victory qualified Him for public ministry, and His fame spread rapidly. Succes...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(14) **Returned in the power of the Spirit.**—The phrase, which meets us again in Romans 15:13, indicates a new phase of the life of the Son of Man, a change from its former tenor as striking as that which passed over the Apostles on the day of Pentecost, when new powers of thought and utterance were developed which had before been latent.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

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<strong>And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.</strong> Following His wilderness victory and initial Galilean ministry, Jesus taught systematically <em>in their synagogues</em> (ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν, en tais synagōgais autōn)—the established centers of Jewish worship and Scripture instruction. The phrase <em>being glorified of all</em> (<em>doxazomenos hypo pantōn</em>, δοξ...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(15) **Being glorified.**—The dawn of the day of work was bright. Wonder, admiration, glory, waited on the new Prophet. Soon, however, when His preaching involved a demand on men’s faith and obedience beyond what they had expected, it roused opposition, and the narrative that follows is the first stage of that antagonism. Again, as in St. Matthew, the reader must be reminded that the narrative of ...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

CHAPTER 3 Lu 3:1-20. Preaching, Baptism, and Imprisonment of John. (See on Mt 3:1-12; Mr 6:17, &amp;c.). 1-2. Here the curtain of the New Testament is, as it were, drawn up, and the greatest of all epochs of the Church commences. Even our Lord's own age (Lu 3:23) is determined by it [Bengel]. No such elaborate chronological precision is to be found elsewhere in the New Testament, and it comes ...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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Jesus Rejected at Nazareth

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

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Jesus 'came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.' The phrase 'as his custom was' (Greek 'kata to eiōthos autō,' κατὰ τὸ εἰωθὸς αὐτῷ) reveals Jesus' regular Sabbath synagogue attendance—His pattern of worship and Scripture engagement. Despite His unique identity, He participated faithfully in comm...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(16) **And he came to Nazareth.**—The narrative that follows, signally interesting in itself, has also the special interest of being peculiar to St. Luke. We may naturally think of it as having come to him from the same group of informants as those from whom he derived his narrative of the Infancy. (See *Introduction.*) He may have journeyed from Cæarea to Nazareth during St. Paul’s imprisonment i...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

CHAPTER 3 Lu 3:1-20. Preaching, Baptism, and Imprisonment of John. (See on Mt 3:1-12; Mr 6:17, &amp;c.). 1-2. Here the curtain of the New Testament is, as it were, drawn up, and the greatest of all epochs of the Church commences. Even our Lord's own age (Lu 3:23) is determined by it [Bengel]. No such elaborate chronological precision is to be found elsewhere in the New Testament, and it comes ...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

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<strong>And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written.</strong> The formal liturgical action unfolds: <em>epedothē autō biblion</em> (ἐπεδόθη αὐτῷ βιβλίον, there was delivered to him the scroll) indicates the <em>hazzan</em> (attendant/minister) handed Jesus the Isaiah scroll. The term <em>biblion</em> (βιβ...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(17) **The book of the prophet Esaias.**—The Law—*i.e., *the Pentateuch—was commonly written on one long roll. The other books, in like manner—singly or combined, according to their length—were written on rolls of parchment, and were unrolled from the cylinder to which they were fastened. Here, it is clear, Isaiah formed a roll by itself. It is a natural inference from the fact that it was given t...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted , to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

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Jesus quotes Isaiah 61:1-2, applying this messianic prophecy to Himself and defining His mission in terms of liberation for the oppressed. The Greek word 'euangelizō' (preach the gospel) encompasses both proclamation and the good news itself, demonstrating that the gospel brings concrete deliverance. Luke emphasizes Jesus' ministry to the marginalized—the poor, brokenhearted, captives, blind, and ...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(18) **The Spirit of the Lord is upon me.**—The passage that follows reproduces, with a few unimportant variations, the LXX. version of Isaiah 61:1-2. The words “to heal the broken-hearted” are not in the best MSS. “To set at liberty them that are bruised” is not found in the present text of Isaiah. It is a legitimate inference that the passage which Jesus thus read was one in which He wished men ...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

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<strong>To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.</strong> Jesus reads the final phrase of His Isaiah 61:1-2 quotation: <em>kēruxai eniauton Kyriou dekton</em> (κηρύξαι ἐνιαυτὸν Κυρίου δεκτόν, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor). The term <em>eniauton</em> (ἐνιαυτόν, year) combined with <em>dekton</em> (δεκτόν, acceptable/favorable) likely alludes to the Jubilee year (Leviticus 25:8-55)—eve...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(19) **The acceptable year** **of the Lord.**—The primary reference was to the year of Jubilee, when land that had been mortgaged returned to its owner, and debts were forgiven, and Israelite slaves released (Leviticus 25:9-10). It was to our Lord, as it had been to Isaiah, the type of the “year” of the divine kingdom. A somewhat slavish literalism, which the study of St. John’s Gospel (Luke 2, 5,...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**5. Every valley, &amp;c.--**levelling and smoothing, obvious figures, the sense of which is in the first words of the proclamation, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord."

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

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KJV Study Commentary

<strong>And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.</strong> Jesus concludes the reading with formal liturgical actions: <em>ptuxas to biblion</em> (πτύξας τὸ βιβλίον, closing/rolling up the scroll), He <em>gave it again to the minister</em> (<em>apodous tō hypēretē</em>, ἀποδοὺς τῷ ὑπηρέτῃ, r...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(20) **And he closed the book.**—Better, *rolled up, *as describing the actual manner of closing. The description is characteristic as indicating (1) that it probably came in the first instance from an eye-witness-and (2) the calmness and deliberation with which our Lord acted. **And sat down.**—This conveys to us the idea of falling back to a place of comparative obscurity among the congregation....
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6. all flesh, &amp;c.--**(quoted literally from the Septuagint of Is 40:5). The idea is that every obstruction shall be so removed as to reveal to the whole world the Salvation of God in Him whose name is the "Saviour" (compare Psa 98:3; Is 11:10; 49:6; 52:10; Lu 2:31, 32; Ac 13:47).

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

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After reading Isaiah 61:1-2, Jesus declares: 'This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.' The Greek 'peplērōtai' (πεπλήρωται, has been fulfilled, perfect tense) indicates completed action with ongoing effects—the prophecy finds its fulfillment in Jesus' presence and ministry. This bold claim asserts Jesus is the Spirit-anointed one Isaiah prophesied—the Messiah who brings good news to the ...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(21) **This day is this scripture fulfilled.**—It is obvious that we have here only the opening, words of the sermon preached on the text from Isaiah. There must have been more than this, remembered too vaguely for record, to explain the admiration of which the next clause speaks. But this was what startled them: He had left them as the son of the carpenter—mother, brethren, sisters were still amo...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?

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<strong>And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth.</strong> The Greek <em>emartyroun</em> (ἐμαρτύρουν, bore witness) and <em>ethaumazon</em> (ἐθαύμαζον, were wondering/marveling) describe the synagogue's initial positive response to Jesus' teaching. The phrase <em>logois tēs charitos</em> (λόγοις τῆς χάριτος, words of grace) emphasizes the gracio...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(22) **The gracious words.**—Literally, *the words of grace. *It is noticeable that the latter noun does not occur at all in St. Matthew or St. Mark, becomes prominent in the Acts, and is afterwards the most characteristic word of the Epistles of St. Paul and St. Peter.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

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<strong>Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself.</strong> Jesus anticipates their objection using a common Greek proverb: <em>iatre, therapeuson seauton</em> (ἰατρέ, θεράπευσον σεαυτόν). The proverb meant "practice what you preach" or "prove yourself first at home." They demand Jesus demonstrate in Nazareth the miracles they've heard He performed in Capernaum.<br><br><stro...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(23) **Physician, heal thyself.**—There is something interesting in our finding this proverb in the Gospel of the beloved physician. May we think of him as hearing the proverb casually, tracking out its application, and so coming on this history? It was, probably, so far as is known, a common Jewish proverb; but there is no trace of it in Greek writers, and it was therefore likely to attract his n...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

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<strong>Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.</strong> The solemn formula <em>amēn legō hymin</em> (ἀμήν λέγω ὑμῖν, truly I say to you) introduces authoritative pronouncement. Jesus states a universal principle: prophets face rejection among those who knew them before their calling. The verb <em>dektos</em> (δεκτός, accepted/welcome) indicates not merely tolerated but g...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(24) **No prophet is accepted.**—The proverb is remarkable as having been quoted by our Lord certainly twice, possibly oftener: (1) on this His first visit after His baptism to Nazareth; (2) on His second visit (Matthew 13:57; Mark 6:4). St. John’s reference to it (John 4:44) may have risen out of one or other of these two occasions, but it rather conveys the impression of the saying having been o...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**10-14. What shall we do then?--**to show the sincerity of our repentance. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;

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<strong>But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months.</strong> Jesus uses the prophetic formula <em>ep' alētheias legō hymin</em> (ἐπ' ἀληθείας λέγω ὑμῖν, in truth I tell you) to introduce a confrontational historical example. He references the drought during Elijah's ministry (1 Kings 17-18), when God sovereignl...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**10-14. What shall we do then?--**to show the sincerity of our repentance. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

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<strong>But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.</strong> The emphatic construction <em>pros oudemian autōn... ei mē</em> (πρὸς οὐδεμίαν αὐτῶν... εἰ μή, to not one of them... except) stresses God's sovereign choice. Despite numerous needy Israelite widows, God directed Elijah specifically to Zarephath (Sarepta) in Sidon—Gentile territ...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(26) **Save unto Sarepta.**—Better, *but unto Sarepta,* the Greek conjunction here marking a contrast rather than an exception. Sarepta, the Zarephath of 1Kings 17:9, was a Phoenician city lying between Tyre and Sidon. The reference to this incident at the commencement of our Lord’s ministry is a striking instance of His method of reading the underlying lessons of the narratives of the Old Testame...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**10-14. What shall we do then?--**to show the sincerity of our repentance. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.

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<strong>And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.</strong> Jesus cites a second example from Elisha's ministry (2 Kings 5). The emphatic <em>oudeis autōn ekatharisthē, ei mē</em> (οὐδεὶς αὐτῶν ἐκαθαρίσθη, εἰ μή, not one of them was cleansed, except) underscores God's sovereign choice. Many Israelite lepers remained u...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(27) **Eliseus the prophet.**—The original gives, as was natural, the Greek form of Elisha, as before of Elijah. **Saving Naaman.**—Better, *but Naaman.* as before.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**10-14. What shall we do then?--**to show the sincerity of our repentance. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,

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<strong>And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath.</strong> The Greek <em>eplēsthēsan thymou</em> (ἐπλήσθησαν θυμοῦ, were filled with rage) describes explosive anger, not mere annoyance. The verb <em>pimplēmi</em> (πίμπλημι, to fill) suggests complete saturation—they were consumed by rage. This sudden shift from admiring Jesus' "words of grace" (v. 22) to ...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(28) **Were filled with wrath.**—The admiration they had felt at first was soon turned into bitterness. They heard themselves spoken of as though there might be a faith in Zidon and in Syria which was not found in Israel, of which they themselves were altogether destitute.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**10-14. What shall we do then?--**to show the sincerity of our repentance. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. brow: or, edge

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<strong>And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.</strong> The verbs <em>anastantes</em> (ἀναστάντες, rising up), <em>exebalon</em> (ἐξέβαλον, threw out), and <em>ēgagon</em> (ἤγαγον, led) describe violent mob action. They expelled Jesus from the synagogue and city, intent on executing Hi...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(29) **The brow of the hill.**—See Notes on Luke 1:26. The hill now shown as the Mount of Precipitation is about two miles from the city, and could hardly have been the place referred to. There is, however, a cliff about forty feet high close to the city. **That they might cast him down headlong.**—The Greek word implies casting down from a cliff or precipice. It was not a recognised Jewish punish...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**15-17. whether he were the Christ--**showing both how successful he had been in awakening the expectation of Messiah's immediate appearing, and the high estimation, and even reverence, which his own character commanded. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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But he passing through the midst of them went his way,

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<strong>But he passing through the midst of them went his way.</strong> The simple statement conceals a miracle. The Greek <em>dielthen dia mesou autōn</em> (διῆλθεν διὰ μέσου αὐτῶν, passed through their midst) indicates Jesus walked directly through the murderous mob unharmed. Whether through supernatural intervention (making Himself invisible or the crowd unable to seize Him) or through the shee...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(30) **He passing through the midst of them.**—The words do not necessarily involve a directly supernatural deliverance, as though the multitude had been smitten with blindness, or our Lord had become invisible. We have no right to insert miracles in the Gospel records. Calmness, silence, the moral power of self-possessed righteousness have in themselves a power, often proved, to baffle the fury o...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**15-17. whether he were the Christ--**showing both how successful he had been in awakening the expectation of Messiah's immediate appearing, and the high estimation, and even reverence, which his own character commanded. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 14-30** Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption. He came by the word of his gospel, to b...
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Jesus Heals a Man with an Unclean Spirit

And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.

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<strong>And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.</strong> After Nazareth's violent rejection, Jesus relocated His ministry base to Capernaum. The verb <em>katēlthen</em> (κατῆλθεν, came down) is geographically accurate—Capernaum sits at the Sea of Galilee's shore (about 680 feet below sea level) while Nazareth is in the hill country. The phrase <em>en toi...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(31) **And came down to Capernaum.**—See Note on Matthew 4:13. St. Luke, it will be noticed, gives, what St. Matthew does not give, the reason of the removal.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**15-17. whether he were the Christ--**showing both how successful he had been in awakening the expectation of Messiah's immediate appearing, and the high estimation, and even reverence, which his own character commanded. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

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In Capernaum synagogue, people 'were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.' The Greek 'exousia' (ἐξουσία, authority/power) describes Jesus' teaching quality—not merely persuasive or learned, but authoritative and powerful. Unlike scribes who cited previous rabbis, Jesus spoke with inherent authority ('You have heard...but I say,' Matthew 5). His words carried weight, demanding r...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(32) **At his doctrine.**—Better, *His teaching,* as elsewhere. The form and manner was what amazed men. **His word was with power.**—The word used is the same as the “authority” of Matthew 7:29. There was no timid references to the traditions of the elders or the *dictum* of this or that scribe, such as they were familiar with in the sermons they commonly heard in their synagogues.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**18. many other things, &amp;c.--**such as we read in Joh 1:29, 33, 34; 3:27-36. (Also see on Mt 3:12.)

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**Verses 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...
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And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

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<strong>And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice.</strong> Luke's first Capernaum miracle contrasts sharply with Nazareth's rejection. The phrase <em>pneuma daimoniou akathartou</em> (πνεῦμα δαιμονίου ἀκαθάρτου, spirit of an unclean demon) describes demonic possession. The word <em>akathartos</em> (ἀκάθαρτος, unclean) emphasizes ...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(33-37) **And in the synagogue.**—See Notes on Mark 1:23-27. The narrative, as being common to these two Gospels, and not found in St. Matthew, may be looked on as having probably been communicated by one Evangelist to the other when they met at Rome (Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:14). See *Introduction* to St. Mark.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**19-20. But Herod, &amp;c.--**See on Mr 6:14, &amp;c. (Also see on Mt 3:12.) **and for all the evils which Herod had done--**important fact here only mentioned, showing how thoroughgoing was the fidelity of the Baptist to his royal hearer, and how strong must have been the workings of conscience in that slave of passion when, notwithstanding such plainness, he "did many things and heard John gl...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. Let: or, Away

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<strong>Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.</strong> The demon's <em>ea, ti hēmin kai soi</em> (ἔα, τί ἡμῖν καὶ σοί, let us alone, what to us and to you) is a Semitic idiom meaning "What do we have in common?" or "Why interfere with us?" The plural "us" may indicate multiple demons or the de...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**19-20. But Herod, &amp;c.--**See on Mr 6:14, &amp;c. (Also see on Mt 3:12.) **and for all the evils which Herod had done--**important fact here only mentioned, showing how thoroughgoing was the fidelity of the Baptist to his royal hearer, and how strong must have been the workings of conscience in that slave of passion when, notwithstanding such plainness, he "did many things and heard John gl...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

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<strong>And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.</strong> Jesus' response is authoritative and brief. The verb <em>epetimēsen</em> (ἐπετίμησεν, rebuked) indicates stern command, the same word used for rebuking storms (8:24) and fever (4:39). <em>Phimōthēti</em> (φιμώθητι, be muzzled/silenced) is a strong imperative—literally "be muzzled" like a dangerous animal. Jesus re...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**21. when all the people were baptized--**that He might not seem to be merely one of the crowd. Thus, as He rode into Jerusalem upon an ass, "whereon yet never man sat" (Lu 19:30), and lay in a sepulchre "wherein was never man yet laid" (Joh 19:41), so in His baptism He would be "separate from sinners."

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

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After Jesus casts out a demon, people marvel: 'What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.' The combination of 'authority' (Greek 'exousia,' ἐξουσία) and 'power' (Greek 'dynamis,' δύναμις) describes Jesus' complete dominion over evil spirits. He doesn't negotiate or struggle—He commands, and demons obey instantly. This demonstrates His de...
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

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<strong>And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.</strong> The Greek <em>exeporeueto ēchos peri autou</em> (ἐξεπορεύετο ἦχος περὶ αὐτοῦ, went out a report concerning him) describes rapid dissemination of news about Jesus. The word <em>ēchos</em> (ἦχος, sound/report/fame) suggests spreading like sound waves—expanding outward in all directions. The phrase <em>eis pant...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Lu 3:23-38. Genealogy of Jesus. **23. he began to be about thirty--**that is, "was about entering on His thirtieth year." So our translators have taken the word (and so Calvin, Beza, Bloomfield, Webster and Wilkinson, &amp;c.): but "was about thirty years of age when He began [His ministry]," makes better Greek, and is probably the true sense [Bengel, Olshausen, De Wette, Meyer, Alford, &amp;c.]....
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Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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Jesus Heals Many

And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

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<strong>And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever.</strong> After the synagogue exorcism, Jesus goes to Peter's home. The detail that Peter had a wife's mother confirms Peter's married status (mentioned in 1 Corinthians 9:5). The phrase <em>synechomenē pyretō megalō</em> (συνεχομένη πυρετῷ μεγάλῳ, gripped by a great fe...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(38, 39) **And he arose out of the synagogue.**—. See Notes on Matthew 8:14 Peculiar to St. Luke and indicating what we may venture to call accurate diagnosis, are the “great fever,” our Lord’s “rebuking” the fever, and the “immediate” rising to minister.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**24-30. son of Matthat, &amp;c.--**(See on Mt 1:13-15). In Lu 3:27, Salathiel is called the son, while in Mt 1:12, he is called the father of Zerubbabel. But they are probably different persons.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

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<strong>And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her.</strong> Jesus <em>epistas epanō autēs</em> (ἐπιστὰς ἐπάνω αὐτῆς, standing over her) demonstrates personal attention and care. He <em>epetimēsen tō pyretō</em> (ἐπετίμησεν τῷ πυρετῷ, rebuked the fever)—the same verb used for rebuking demons (v. 35) and storms (8:24). Luke presents fever as something to be commanded, suggesting ...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**24-30. son of Matthat, &amp;c.--**(See on Mt 1:13-15). In Lu 3:27, Salathiel is called the son, while in Mt 1:12, he is called the father of Zerubbabel. But they are probably different persons.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

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<strong>Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him.</strong> The phrase <em>dynontos de tou hēliou</em> (δύνοντος δὲ τοῦ ἡλίου, the sun setting) marks the end of Sabbath restrictions. People had waited until Sabbath ended (sunset Saturday) to carry their sick to Jesus. The phrase <em>poikilais nosois</em> (ποικίλαις νόσοις, various diseases)...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(40, 41) **Now when the sun was setting.**—See Notes on Matthew 8:16-17. Common to St. Luke and St. Mark are the “divers diseases,” and the silence imposed on the demoniacs. The words of the demoniacs, “Thou art the Son of God,” and “they knew that He was the Christ,” are peculiar to this Gospel.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**24-30. son of Matthat, &amp;c.--**(See on Mt 1:13-15). In Lu 3:27, Salathiel is called the son, while in Mt 1:12, he is called the father of Zerubbabel. But they are probably different persons.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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And 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. to speak: or, to say that they knew him to be Christ

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<strong>And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God.</strong> The phrase <em>daimonia... kraugazonta kai legonta</em> (δαιμόνια... κραυγάζοντα καὶ λέγοντα, demons crying out and saying) indicates multiple exorcisms with demons vocally confessing Jesus' identity. The title <em>ho Christos ho huios tou Theou</em> (ὁ Χριστὸς ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ θεοῦ, the Christ the...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**24-30. son of Matthat, &amp;c.--**(See on Mt 1:13-15). In Lu 3:27, Salathiel is called the son, while in Mt 1:12, he is called the father of Zerubbabel. But they are probably different persons.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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Jesus Preaches in Synagogues

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.

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<strong>And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place.</strong> After the intensive evening ministry, Jesus sought solitude. The phrase <em>genomenēs de hēmeras</em> (γενομένης δὲ ἡμέρας, when day came) indicates early morning. He <em>exelthōn eporeueto eis erēmon topon</em> (ἐξελθὼν ἐπορεύθη εἰς ἔρημον τόπον, departing went into a desert place) for prayer and rest. Mark 1:35 speci...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(42-44) **And when it was . . .**—Again we have a narrative omitted by St. Matthew, but common to St. Luke and St. Mark. See Notes on Mark 1:35-39. **The people sought him.**—The Greek tense implies continued seeking. **And stayed him.**—Better, *tried to stay Him.* Their wish was that He should remain at Capernaum, heal their sick, teach them, and perhaps also that they and their fellow-townsmen ...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**24-30. son of Matthat, &amp;c.--**(See on Mt 1:13-15). In Lu 3:27, Salathiel is called the son, while in Mt 1:12, he is called the father of Zerubbabel. But they are probably different persons.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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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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When crowds try to keep Jesus in their city, He responds: 'I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.' The Greek 'dei' (δεῖ, must) indicates divine necessity—not mere preference but mission imperative. Jesus' purpose is preaching God's kingdom to all, not settling in one location. The phrase 'therefore am I sent' (Greek 'apestalēn,' ἀπεστάλην, I was sent) revea...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(43) **I must preach.**—Better, *I must declare the glad tidings of the kingdom.* The Greek verb is literally “to evangelise,” and is quite distinct from that commonly translated “preach.” **To other cities also.**—Literally, *to the other cities,* with a special reference, probably, to those of Galilee.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**24-30. son of Matthat, &amp;c.--**(See on Mt 1:13-15). In Lu 3:27, Salathiel is called the son, while in Mt 1:12, he is called the father of Zerubbabel. But they are probably different persons.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

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<strong>And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee</strong>—This summary statement concludes Jesus's initial Galilean ministry phase. The Greek <em>ekeryssen</em> (ἐκήρυσσεν, he was preaching) indicates continuous action: Jesus systematically proclaimed the gospel in multiple synagogues throughout the region. <em>Synagogais</em> (συναγωγαῖς) refers to local Jewish assemblies for Scripture readin...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(44) **He preached.**—Literally, *was preaching.* Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission. Bible Hub

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**24-30. son of Matthat, &amp;c.--**(See on Mt 1:13-15). In Lu 3:27, Salathiel is called the son, while in Mt 1:12, he is called the father of Zerubbabel. But they are probably different persons.

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

**Verses 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...
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