Luke 4:22

Translations

Modern

All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.

Traditional

And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

Literal

And all were testifying to Him and were marveling at the words of grace that are proceeding out of His mouth. And they were saying, “Is this not the son of Joseph?”

Latin

Et omnes testimonium illi dabant: et mirabantur in verbis gratiæ, quæ procedebant de ore ipsius, et dicebant: Nonne hic est filius Joseph?

Original

Greek

English

All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.

Notes

Luke 4:16–30

The sermon Jesus gave in Nazareth showed what his whole public ministry would be about. He returned to the synagogue in his hometown to announce the good news that God’s salvation had come. The people were pleased at first. But then Jesus reminded them that God also reaches out to Gentiles, not only to Jews. This made the crowd so angry that they tried to kill him.

Theme notes and profiles

Encounters with Jesus Preaching to a Tough Crowd The Suffering Prophet

Events

Jesus Rejected at Nazarethc. AD 27

Related verses

Matthew 13:54–56
Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.
Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
John 6:42
They were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?”
Acts 6:10
…but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
Mark 6:2–3
When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
Ecclesiastes 12:10–11
The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
John 7:46
“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
Song of Solomon 5:16
His mouth is most sweet; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Titus 2:8
…and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Luke 21:15
For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Parallels

Isaiah 61:1–11 Matthew 13:53–58 Mark 6:1–6

People

Joseph: Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing Incarnation Joseph Judaism Luke, Gospel of Miracle Nazarene Nazareth Prophecy Synagogue Teacher

Topics

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Luke 4:22

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