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Luke 4:23 Cross-References

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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.

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...

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