Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 4:20 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 4:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 4 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Luke 4:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 4:20
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. Jesus concludes the reading with formal liturgical actions: ptuxas to biblion (πτύξας τὸ βιβλίον, closing/rolling up the scroll), He gave it again to the minister (apodous tō hypēretē, ἀποδοὺς τῷ ὑπηρέτῃ, returning it to the attendant), then sat down (ekathisen, ἐκάθισεν). In synagogue custom, readers stood to read Scripture but sat to teach—the seated position indicated authoritative instruction was about to begin.The scene's dramatic tension pe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 4:20
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“and found the place where it was written”
“he came again into the temple”
“for all the people hung on to every word that he said.”
“passing on from Perga”
“where we supposed there was a place of prayer”
“which was Simon's”
“and sat by the seaside.”
“he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down”
“Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn't arrest me.,In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.,,,,,,,,”
“he responded to the people”