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Luke 4:36 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 4:36 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 4 verse 36 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Luke 4:36 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 4:36
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 deity and messianic identity—only God possesses absolute authority over evil. The crowd recognizes something unprecedented—Jesus' word alone accomplishes what others achieve through lengthy rituals or f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 4:36
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“for his word was with authority.”
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;”
“saying”
“blind and mute”
“saying”
“so that they questioned among themselves”
“and the evil spirits went out.”
“having gone into heaven”
“the mute man spoke. The multitudes marveled”