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Luke 4

BSB·44 verses ·New Testament
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1Thenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, fullπλήρηςplērēs — full, complete, filledG4134 — Full Word Study → of the Holy SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, returnedὑπέστρεψενhypestrepsen — to turn back, return, come back againG5290 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JordanἸορδάνουIordanou — River of baptism and covenantG2446 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → was ledἤγετοēgeto — to lead, bring, or carryG71 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματιPneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → intoἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wildernessἐρήμῳerēmō — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study →, 2where for forty daysἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → He was temptedπειραζόμενοςpeirazomenos — to test, tempt, or tryG3985 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → devilδιαβόλουdiabolou — The Devil; slanderer; adversaryG1228 — Full Word Study →. He ateἔφαγενephagen — To eat food or consumeG5315 — Full Word Study → nothingοὐδὲνouden — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → duringἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thoseἐκείναιςekeinais — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → when they had endedσυντελεσθεισῶνsyntelestheisōn — To complete, finish, or bring to fulfillmentG4931 — Full Word Study →, He was hungryἐπείνασενepeinasen — to hunger, to be hungry, to desire foodG3983 — Full Word Study →. 3Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → devilδιάβολοςdiabolos — The Devil; slanderer; adversaryG1228 — Full Word Study → saidΕἶπενEipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → to Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “IfΕἰEi — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → You areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the Son of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, tellεἰπὲeipe — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → stoneλίθῳlithō — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → becomeγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → breadἄρτοςartos — bread; loaf of breadG740 — Full Word Study →.” 4ButΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → answeredἀπεκρίθηapekrithē — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “It is writtenΓέγραπταιGegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: ‘Manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → shall not liveζήσεταιzēsetai — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study → onἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → breadἄρτῳartō — bread; loaf of breadG740 — Full Word Study → aloneμόνῳmonō — alone, only, solitaryG3441 — Full Word Study →.’” 5ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the devil led Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → up to a high place and showed Him inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → an instantστιγμῇstigmē — A moment; an instant of timeG4743 — Full Word Study → allπάσαςpasas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomsβασιλείαςbasileias — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldοἰκουμένηςoikoumenēs — inhabited world; the earth as populated and orderedG3625 — Full Word Study →. 6I will giveδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → YouΣοὶSoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → over allἅπασανhapasan — all, every, the wholeG537 — Full Word Study → these kingdoms and all theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →,” he saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. “Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → it has been relinquishedπαραδέδοταιparadedotai — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → to meἐμοὶemoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I can giveδίδωμιdidōmi — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → itαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → to anyonehō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I wishθέλωthelō — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study →. 7Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → Youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → worshipπροσκυνήσῃςproskynēsēs — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, it will all beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Yoursσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →.” 8ButΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → answeredἀποκριθεὶςapokritheis — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “It is writtenΓέγραπταιGegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: ‘WorshipΠροσκυνήσειςProskynēseis — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → the Lord yourσου»sou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → serveλατρεύσειςlatreuseis — to serve, to worship, to ministerG3000 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → onlyμόνῳmonō — alone, only, solitaryG3441 — Full Word Study →.’” 9Thenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → the devil led Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → set Him onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → pinnacleπτερύγιονpterygion — A wing, winglet, or pinnacle—the extreme edge or point of a structureG4419 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeἱεροῦhierou — The temple building or sanctuaryG2411 — Full Word Study →. “IfΕἰEi — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → You areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the Son of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →,” he saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “throwβάλεbale — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → Yourselfσεαυτὸνseauton — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study → downκάτωkatō — beneath, under, below, downwardG2736 — Full Word Study → from hereἐντεῦθενenteuthen — from this place; from here; on either sideG1782 — Full Word Study →. 10Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: ‘He will commandἐντελεῖταιenteleitai — to command, order, or give instructionsG1781 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → angelsἀγγέλοιςangelois — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → concerningπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Youσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to guard You carefullyδιαφυλάξαιdiaphylaxai — to guard carefully, protect thoroughlyG1314 — Full Word Study →; 11andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they will liftἀροῦσίνarousin — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → You up inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → their hands, so that You will not strikeπροσκόψῃςproskopsēs — to strike against; to stumble; to cause to stumbleG4350 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → footπόδαpoda — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → againstπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → a stoneλίθονlithon — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study →.’” 12ButΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → answeredἀποκριθεὶςapokritheis — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “It also says, ‘Do not putἐκπειράσειςekpeiraseis — to test or tempt, especially to provokeG1598 — Full Word Study → the Lord yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → God to the test.’” 13WhenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → devilδιάβολοςdiabolos — The Devil; slanderer; adversaryG1228 — Full Word Study → had finishedσυντελέσαςsyntelesas — To complete, finish, or bring to fulfillmentG4931 — Full Word Study → everyπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → temptationπειρασμὸνpeirasmon — Testing or trial; solicitation to sinG3986 — Full Word Study →, he leftἀπέστηapestē — to depart, withdraw, or fall awayG868 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → an opportune timeκαιροῦkairou — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →. 14JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → returnedὑπέστρεψενhypestrepsen — to turn back, return, come back againG5290 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → GalileeΓαλιλαίανGalilaian — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμειdynamei — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the news aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → spreadἐξῆλθενexēlthen — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → throughoutκαθ’kath’ — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → surrounding regionπεριχώρουperichōrou — surrounding region; neighboring territoryG4066 — Full Word Study →. 15Heαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → taughtἐδίδασκενedidasken — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → synagoguesσυναγωγαῖςsynagōgais — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → and was glorifiedδοξαζόμενοςdoxazomenos — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → everyoneπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →. 16ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus came toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → NazarethΝαζαράNazara — City of Jesus's youthG3478 — Full Word Study →, whereοὗhou — where, whither, to which placeG3757 — Full Word Study → He had beenἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → brought upτεθραμμένοςtethrammenos — To feed, nourish, or bring upG5142 — Full Word Study →. As wasκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → customεἰωθὸςeiōthos — to be accustomed; to have a custom or habitG1486 — Full Word Study →, He enteredεἰσῆλθενeisēlthen — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγήνsynagōgēn — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Sabbathσαββάτωνsabbatōn — The seventh day of restG4521 — Full Word Study →. And when He stood upἀνέστηanestē — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study → to readἀναγνῶναιanagnōnai — to read aloud or reciteG314 — Full Word Study →, 17theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → scroll of the prophetπροφήτουprophētou — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study → IsaiahἨσαΐουĒsaiou — God is salvationG2268 — Full Word Study → was handedἐπεδόθηepedothē — to hand over, deliver, or give to someoneG1929 — Full Word Study → to Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Unrollingἀναπτύξας*anaptyxas — to unroll or open a scrollG380 — Full Word Study → it, He foundεὗρενheuren — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → placeτόπονtopon — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → whereοὗhou — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → it wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → writtenγεγραμμένονgegrammenon — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: 18“The Spirit of the Lord is onἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Meἐμέeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, becauseεἵνεκενheineken — because of, for the sake of, on account ofG1752 — Full Word Study → He has anointedἔχρισένechrisen — to anoint with oilG5548 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → to preach good newsΕὐαγγελίσασθαιEuangelisasthai — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study → to the poor. He has sentἈπέσταλκένApestalken — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → to proclaimκηρῦξαιkēryxai — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → libertyἄφεσινaphesin — Forgiveness; cancellation of debt or offenseG859 — Full Word Study → to the captives andΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → recovery of sightἀνάβλεψινanablepsin — Recovery of sight; restoration of visionG309 — Full Word Study → to the blind, to releaseἈποστεῖλαιAposteilai — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → the oppressed, 19to proclaimΚηρῦξαιKēryxai — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → the year of the Lord’s favorδεκτόνdekton — acceptable, pleasing, welcomeG1184 — Full Word Study →.” 20ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He rolled upπτύξαςptyxas — to roll up, close, or furlG4428 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → scrollβιβλίονbiblion — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study →, returned it to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → attendantὑπηρέτῃhypēretē — an attendant or assistant; a subordinate ministerG5257 — Full Word Study →, and sat down. Theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → eyesὀφθαλμοὶophthalmoi — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study → of everyoneπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγῇsynagōgē — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → wereἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → fixed onἀτενίζοντεςatenizontes — to gaze intently or fixedlyG816 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, 21andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → He beganἤρξατοērxato — to begin, to start, to rule overG756 — Full Word Study → by sayingλέγεινlegein — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “TodayΣήμερονSēmeron — Today; this present dayG4594 — Full Word Study → thisαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → Scriptureγραφὴgraphē — Writing, scripture, sacred textG1124 — Full Word Study → is fulfilledπεπλήρωταιpeplērōtai — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → hearingὠσὶνōsin — The physical organ of hearing; an earG3775 — Full Word Study →.” 22Allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → spoke wellἐμαρτύρουνemartyroun — To testify, bear witness, give testimonyG3140 — Full Word Study → of Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → marveledἐθαύμαζονethaumazon — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study → atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → graciousχάριτοςcharitos — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγοιςlogois — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → thatτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cameἐκπορευομένοιςekporeuomenois — To go out, proceed forth, emergeG1607 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → lipsστόματοςstomatos — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study →. “Isn’tἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thisοὗτοςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → the sonυἱόςhuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of JosephἸωσὴφIōsēph — God will increaseG2501 — Full Word Study →?” they askedἔλεγονelegon — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. 23Jesus said toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “SurelyΠάντωςPantōs — Certainly, surely, by all means, absolutelyG3843 — Full Word Study → you will quoteἐρεῖτέereite — to say, speak, or declareG2046 — Full Word Study → thisταύτηνtautēn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → proverbπαραβολὴνparabolēn — a comparison or illustrative story with hidden meaningG3850 — Full Word Study → to Meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →: ‘PhysicianἸατρέIatre — physician; healer; doctorG2395 — Full Word Study →, healθεράπευσονtherapeuson — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study → yourselfσεαυτόνseauton — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study →! Doποίησονpoiēson — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → hereὧδεhōde — in this place; hereG5602 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → hometownπατρίδιpatridi — one's native country or homelandG3968 — Full Word Study → whatὅσαhosa — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → we have heard that You didγενόμεναgenomena — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → CapernaumΚαφαρναοὺμKapharnaoum — Village of NahumG2584 — Full Word Study →.’” 24Thenδέde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → He addedΕἶπενEipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “TrulyἈμὴνAmēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, noοὐδεὶςoudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → prophetπροφήτηςprophētēs — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → acceptedδεκτόςdektos — acceptable, pleasing, welcomeG1184 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → hometownπατρίδιpatridi — one's native country or homelandG3968 — Full Word Study →. 25Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → truthfully that there wereἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → manyπολλαὶpollai — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → widowsχῆραιchērai — A woman whose husband has diedG5503 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → of ElijahἨλίουĒliou — God is my salvationG2243 — Full Word Study →, whenὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → skyοὐρανὸςouranos — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → was shutἐκλείσθηekleisthē — To shut, close, or lock upG2808 — Full Word Study → forἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → threeτρίαtria — The number threeG5140 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a halfἕξhex — the number sixG1803 — Full Word Study → yearsἔτηetē — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study → and greatμέγαςmegas — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → famineλιμὸςlimos — hunger, famine, scarcity of foodG3042 — Full Word Study → sweptἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → overἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → landγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →. 26Yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ElijahἨλίαςĒlias — God is my salvationG2243 — Full Word Study → was not sent toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → any of themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, butεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → the widow of ZarephathΣάρεπταSarepta — Phoenician city of refugeG4558 — Full Word Study → in SidonΣιδωνίαςSidōnias — Person from SidonG4606 — Full Word Study →. 27Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there wereἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → lepersλεπροὶleproi — A person afflicted with leprosy; leprousG3015 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → IsraelἸσραὴλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study → in the timeἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → of ElishaἘλισαίουElisaiou — God is salvationG1666 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prophetπροφήτουprophētou — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study →. Yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → not oneοὐδεὶςoudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → of themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → was cleansedἐκαθαρίσθηekatharisthē — to cleanse, purify, make cleanG2511 — Full Word Study →onlyεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → NaamanΝαιμὰνNaiman — PleasantnessG3497 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SyrianΣύροςSyros — Of SyriaG4948 — Full Word Study →.” 28On hearingἀκούοντεςakouontes — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → this, all the people inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγῇsynagōgē — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → were enragedἐπλήσθησανeplēsthēsan — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study →. 29They got upἀναστάντεςanastantes — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study →, droveἐξέβαλονexebalon — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → outἔξωexō — outside, outer, or externalG1854 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → the town, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ledἤγαγονēgagon — to lead, bring, or carryG71 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → toἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → the brow of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hillὄρουςorous — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study → onἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → whichοὗhou — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → townπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → was builtᾠκοδόμητοōkodomēto — to build up, construct, edifyG3618 — Full Word Study →, in orderὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study → to throw Him over the cliffκατακρημνίσαιkatakrēmnisai — to cast down headlong; to hurl over a cliffG2630 — Full Word Study →. 30Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Jesus passedδιελθὼνdielthōn — to pass through, traverse, journey acrossG1330 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → the crowd and went on His way. 31ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He went downκατῆλθενkatēlthen — to come down, descend, go downG2718 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → CapernaumΚαφαρναοὺμKapharnaoum — Village of NahumG2584 — Full Word Study →, a townπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → in GalileeΓαλιλαίαςGalilaias — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Sabbathσάββασινsabbasin — The seventh day of restG4521 — Full Word Study → He beganἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → to teachδιδάσκωνdidaskōn — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → the people. 32They were astonishedἐξεπλήσσοντοexeplēssonto — to strike with astonishment; be amazedG1605 — Full Word Study → atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → teachingδιδαχῇdidachē — Teaching, doctrine, instructionG1322 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → messageλόγοςlogos — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → hadἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίᾳexousia — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study →. 33Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγῇsynagōgē — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → there wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → possessed byἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → the spirit of an uncleanἀκαθάρτουakathartou — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → demonδαιμονίουdaimoniou — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study →. He cried outἀνέκραξενanekraxen — to cry out, shout aloud, exclaim loudlyG349 — Full Word Study → in a loudμεγάλῃmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → voiceφωνῇphōnē — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study →, 34HaἜαEa — Let alone; leave off; permit; allowG1436 — Full Word Study →! Whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → do You want with usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → of NazarethΝαζαρηνέNazarēne — Of NazarethG3479 — Full Word Study →? Have You comeἦλθεςēlthes — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to destroyἀπολέσαιapolesai — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →? I knowοἶδάoida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → whoτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → Youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Holy One of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →!” 35But JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → rebukedἐπετίμησενepetimēsen — To strongly rebuke or reprove someoneG2008 — Full Word Study → the demon. “Be silentΦιμώθητιPhimōthēti — to silence, muzzle, or gagG5392 — Full Word Study →!” He saidλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →. “Comeἔξελθεexelthe — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → out ofἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →!” At thisκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → demonδαιμόνιονdaimonion — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study → threw the man down beforeεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → them allμέσονmeson — middle, midst, betweenG3319 — Full Word Study → and came out withoutμηδὲνmēden — no one, nothing, not anyG3367 — Full Word Study → harmingβλάψανblapsan — to harm, injure, or cause damageG984 — Full Word Study → himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 36All the people were overcomeἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → with amazementθάμβοςthambos — amazement, astonishment, overwhelming wonderG2285 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → askedσυνελάλουνsynelaloun — to converse with; to talk togetherG4814 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →, “WhatΤίςTis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → is this messageλόγοςlogos — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →? Withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίᾳexousia — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμειdynamei — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → He commandsἐπιτάσσειepitassei — to command authoritatively; to order or chargeG2004 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → uncleanἀκαθάρτοιςakathartois — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → spiritsπνεύμασινpneumasin — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they come outἐξέρχονταιexerchontai — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study →!” 37Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the newsἦχοςēchos — Sound, noise, or rumor; the audible or reported impact of an eventG2279 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Jesus spreadἐξεπορεύετοexeporeueto — To go out, proceed forth, emergeG1607 — Full Word Study → throughoutεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → surrounding regionπεριχώρουperichōrou — surrounding region; neighboring territoryG4066 — Full Word Study →. 38Afterδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Jesus had left theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγῆςsynagōgēs — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study →, He wentεἰσῆλθενeisēlthen — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → homeοἰκίανoikian — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → of SimonΣίμωνοςSimōnos — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study →, whose mother-in-lawπενθερὰpenthera — A wife's mother; mother-in-lawG3994 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → suffering fromσυνεχομένηsynechomenē — to hold together, constrain, or press uponG4912 — Full Word Study → a highμεγάλῳmegalō — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → feverπυρετῷpyretō — Fever; burning heat of illnessG4446 — Full Word Study →. Soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they appealedἠρώτησανērōtēsan — to ask, request, or beseech earnestlyG2065 — Full Word Study → to Jesus onπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → her behalf, 39andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He stoodἐπιστὰςepistas — to stand near; to approach; to be presentG2186 — Full Word Study → overἐπάνωepanō — above, over, uponG1883 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → and rebuked theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → feverπυρετῷpyretō — Fever; burning heat of illnessG4446 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → it leftἀφῆκενaphēken — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → herαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → she got upἀναστᾶσαanastasa — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study → at onceπαραχρῆμαparachrēma — immediately, instantly, at onceG3916 — Full Word Study → and began to serve themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 40At sunsetΔύνοντοςDynontos — to sink, set, or go downG1416 — Full Word Study →, allἅπαντεςhapantes — all, every, the wholeG537 — Full Word Study → who wereεἶχονeichon — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → illἀσθενοῦνταςasthenountas — to be weak, to lack strength, to be sickG770 — Full Word Study → with variousποικίλαιςpoikilais — various, diverse, manifoldG4164 — Full Word Study → diseasesνόσοιςnosois — disease, illness, sicknessG3554 — Full Word Study → were broughtἤγαγονēgagon — to lead, bring, or carryG71 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Jesus, andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → layingἐπιτιθεὶςepititheis — To lay upon, place on, imposeG2007 — Full Word Study → His handsχεῖραςcheiras — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → on eachἑκάστῳhekastō — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → oneἑνὶheni — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study →, He healedἐθεράπευενetherapeuen — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 41Demonsδαιμόνιαdaimonia — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → came outἐξήρχετοexērcheto — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → ofἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → many people, shoutingκραυγάζονταkraugazonta — to cry out loudly; to shout or screamG2905 — Full Word Study →, “YouΣὺSy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →!” Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He rebuked the demons and would not allow themαὐτὰauta — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλεῖνlalein — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → they knewᾔδεισανēdeisan — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → Heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wasεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 42At daybreakἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, Jesus went out toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a solitaryἔρημονerēmon — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study → placeτόπονtopon — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdsὄχλοιochloi — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → were looking forἐπεζήτουνepezētoun — to seek after, desire earnestlyG1934 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. They cameἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → tried to keepκατεῖχονkateichon — to hold fast, retain, or restrainG2722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → from leavingπορεύεσθαιporeuesthai — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study →. 43Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Jesus told themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “Iμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → preach the good news of theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → to theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → otherἑτέραιςheterais — another, different, otherG2087 — Full Word Study → townsπόλεσινpolesin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → as wellΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → that is whyτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → I was sentἀπεστάληνapestalēn — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study →.” 44AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He continuedἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → to preachκηρύσσωνkēryssōn — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagoguesσυναγωγὰςsynagōgas — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → of JudeaἸουδαίαςIoudaias — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Luke 4
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Luke chapter 4 marks a pivotal moment in Jesus's earthly ministry, beginning with His confrontation with Satan in the wilderness and concluding with His powerful demonstration of kingdom authority in Galilee. After His baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit, Jesus is led into the desert where He faces three direct temptations designed to derail His messianic mission. Having triumphed over these attacks through Scripture and obedience, Jesus emerges to proclaim His calling publicly in His hometown synagogue, quoting Isaiah 61 to announce the beginning of God's redemptive work. The chapter reveals both the reality of spiritual warfare and the unstoppable power of Christ's ministry when submitted fully to the Father's will.

Verses 1–4: The First Temptation – Turning Stones to Bread

Jesus, full of the Holy Ghost, is led by the Spirit into the wilderness—this is crucial. The same Spirit who filled Him at His baptism now guides Him into trial. After forty days of fasting, Jesus is hungry, and the devil strikes at the point of physical weakness. Satan's temptation seems reasonable: "If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread." The devil subtly plants doubt about Jesus's identity while appealing to a legitimate need.

Jesus responds not with miraculous power but with Scripture: "It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God" (verse 4, quoting Deuteronomy 8:3). Jesus subordinates physical provision to spiritual obedience. He refuses to use His divine powers for self-serving purposes. This sets the pattern for His entire ministry: dependence on the Father's will, not independence or self-sufficiency.

Verses 5–8: The Second Temptation – All the World's Kingdoms

The devil now offers Jesus political and earthly power—"all this power will I give thee, and the glory of them." Satan claims authority over the world's kingdoms, which aligns with Jesus's own later identification of him as "the prince of this world" (John 12:31). The temptation is to obtain the kingdom Jesus came to establish through compromise and worship of Satan rather than through suffering and obedience.

Jesus's response is immediate and unambiguous: "Get thee behind me, Satan." He quotes Deuteronomy 6:13: "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve." Jesus will not negotiate or entertain alternatives. His kingdom is not of this world, and it cannot be built on the devil's terms.

Verses 9–12: The Third Temptation – Testing God at the Temple

Satan's final assault is more subtle. He takes Jesus to the temple pinnacle and quotes Scripture himself (Psalm 91:11–12), suggesting that divine protection guarantees success if Jesus simply jumps. This is temptation masquerading in holy language—abuse of God's promises for self-promotion.

Jesus counters with Deuteronomy 6:16: "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." To demand that God perform on command is to test His faithfulness and treat Him as a servant. Jesus refuses to perform spectacular signs to validate His identity. He will not manufacture faith through theatrical miracles.

Verses 13–14: Victory and Return

When the temptations end, "the devil departed from him for a season"—indicating future struggles. But Jesus returns "in the power of the Spirit into Galilee" (verse 14). His wilderness victory is complete, and His public ministry begins with divine authority.

Verses 15–19: Jesus Declares His Mission at Nazareth

In His hometown synagogue, Jesus reads Isaiah 61:1–2, proclaiming His purpose: to preach good news to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, release captives, restore sight to the blind, and proclaim God's acceptable year. This is the gospel in miniature—holistic redemption touching body, soul, and spirit.

Verses 20–24: Rejection at Home

Initially amazed at His gracious words, the people soon stumble: "Is not this Joseph's son?" Familiarity breeds contempt. Jesus reminds them that "no prophet is accepted in his own country" (verse 24). He then illustrates this with Old Testament examples: Elijah was sent to a Gentile widow, and Elisha healed a Syrian leper, not Israelites (verses 25–27).

Verses 28–30: Attempted Murder at Nazareth

The congregation's amazement turns to murderous rage when they grasp Jesus's implication: salvation extends beyond ethnic Israel. They attempt to kill Him, but He passes through their midst and departs—a foreshadowing of His resurrection power.

Verses 31–44: Signs and Wonders in Capernaum

In Capernaum, Jesus's authority is undeniable. He casts out a demon (verses 33–36), heals Peter's mother-in-law (verses 38–39),

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