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Luke 4:23 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Luke 4:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 4 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Luke 4:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 4:23
Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself. Jesus anticipates their objection using a common Greek proverb: iatre, therapeuson seauton (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.Whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. The phrase en tē patridi sou (ἐν τῇ πατρίδι σου, in your hometown/fatherland) emphasizes Jesus' connection to Nazareth. They claim priority based on Jesus' origins—"Y...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 4:23
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“where he made the water into wine. There was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum.”
“Capernaum”
“it was heard that he was in the house.”
“don't you teach yourself? You who preach that a man shouldn't steal”
“and his disciples followed him.”
“he came and lived in Capernaum”
“Jesus' mother said to him”
“and went away into the city”
“and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.”
“Depart from here, and go into Judea, that your disciples also may see your works which you do.,His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.,,,,,,,,”