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20 Then Jesus closed the book and gave it back to the man. He sat down. Everyone in the meeting house was watching him.

21 He began to talk to them. He said, `You have heard what the holy writings say. They have come true today.'

22 They all began to talk about him. They were surprised to hear him say such good words. They asked, `Is not this Joseph's son?'

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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)

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