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Luke 4

Luke 4:14

Jesus Begins His Ministry · Luke 4:14–15
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Translations

Modern
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region.
Traditional
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.
Literal
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report went out through all the surrounding region concerning Him.
Latin
Et regressus est Jesus in virtute Spiritus in Galilæam, et fama exiit per universam regionem de illo.

Original

Greek
English
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region.

Notes

Luke 4:14

  • Jesus returned to Galilee: The story of the ministry of Jesus in Galilee begins here, and continues through 9:50.

  • in the power of the Spirit: At his baptism, Jesus was anointed and empowered to accomplish his role as the Messiah (see 3:22; 4:1, 14, 18).

Theme notes and profiles

Encounters with Jesus Spirit Empowerment

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 9:1–7 Matthew 4:12–17 Mark 1:14–15

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Holiness Luke, Gospel of Power Spirit of God

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Received Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Galilee Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in Galilee Power of the Holy Spirit: Christ Commenced his Ministry In The Power of the Holy Spirit: Christ Commenced his Ministry In Trinity: The Holy