Add parallel Print Page Options

20 Then He rolled up the book and gave it back to the attendant and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were gazing [attentively] at Him.

21 And He began to speak to them: Today this Scripture has been fulfilled [a]while you are present and hearing.

22 And all spoke well of Him and marveled at the words of grace that came forth from His mouth; and they said, Is not this Joseph’s [b]Son?

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Luke 4:21 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
  2. Luke 4:22 Capitalized because of what He is, the spotless Son of God, not what the speakers may have thought He was.

20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down.(A) The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled(B) in your hearing.”

22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.(C)

Read full chapter