Luke 4:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 4:14-30

After Christ had vanquished the evil spirit, he made it appear how much he was under the influence of the good Spirit; and, having defended himself against the devil's assaults, he now begins to act offensively, and to make those attacks upon him, by his preaching and miracles, which he could not resist or repel. Observe, I. What is here said in general of his preaching, and the entertainment it met with in Galilee, a remote part of the country, distant from Jerusalem; it was a part of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 4:14-15

4:14-15 So Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee; and the story of him spread throughout the whole countryside. He kept on teaching in their synagogues; and he was held in high reputation by all. No sooner had Jesus left the wilderness than he was faced with another decision. He knew that for him the hour had struck; he had settled once and for all the method he was going to take. Now he had to decide where he would start. (i) He began in Galilee. Galilee was an area in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 4:14

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit ,.... Of which he was full, and by which he was led into the wilderness, and had combated with Satan, and had got the victory over him; and by virtue of which, he entered on his public ministry, wrought miracles, and taught with authority. A like way of speaking is used by the Targumist, on Micah 3:8 . I am filled, בתקוף רוח נבואה , "with the power of the spirit of prophecy", from before the Lord. Moreover, this phrase is used, to show... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 4:14

Returned in the power of the Spirit - Εν τῃ δυναμει του πνευματος , In the mighty power of the Spirit. Having now conquered the grand adversary, he comes in the miracle-working energy of the Spirit to show forth his power, godhead, and love to the people, that they might believe and be saved. He who, through the grace of God, resists and overcomes temptation, is always bettered by it. This is one of the wonders of God's grace, that those very things which are designed for our utter ruin... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 4:14

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 . Between the events of the temptation and the preaching at Nazareth here related, some considerable time had intervened. St. John, in his Gospel, gives a somewhat detailed account of this period which St. Luke omits. Shortly after the temptation, took place the concluding incidents in the Baptist's career, which St. Luke summarized in his brief statement ( Luke... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 4:14-30

THE PREACHING OF JESUS AT NAZARETH , AND ITS RESULT . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 4:14-30

The visit of Christ to Nazareth. The Lord is in Galilee, slowly moving from place to place, always in the character of Teacher, and always winning the applause of those who throng the synagogues. It is the period of unbroken popularity, short but, so long as it lasts, complete. His face is towards his native place, foreseeing and, as we are reminded, foretelling that the tide will receive its first check there. The visit is in many ways significant. I. IT REMINDS US OF A DUTY ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 4:14-30

Christ's sermon in Nazareth. The temptation of Christ strengthened all the graces within him, so that he felt himself prepared, on returning from the wilderness, for public work. Luke does not take us, as John does in his Gospel, back to the Jordan; nor does he take us to the marriage in Cana of Galilee, where the wonderful works began ( John 2:1-13 ). He prefers to sum up for us his early Galilaean ministry in two verses, before proceeding to a detailed account of his visit to Nazareth... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 4:1-14

On the temptation of Jesus, see the notes at Matthew 4:1-11.Luke 4:2Being forty days tempted - That is, through forty days he was “tried” in various ways by the devil. The temptations, however, which are recorded by Matthew and Luke did not take place until the forty days were finished. See Matthew 4:2-3.He did eat nothing - He was sustained by the power of God during this season of extraordinary fasting.Luke 4:13Departed for a season - For a time. From this it appears that our Saviour was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 4:14-16

Luke 4:14-16. Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee Being more abundantly strengthened after his conflict; and prepared to exercise his ministry with success, and to confirm his doctrine by miracles. And there went out a fame of him through all the region Now that he was come, the fame of the miracles which he had performed in Jerusalem at the passover, and in Judea during the course of his ministry there, spread the more through Galilee: for at this time he had done only... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 4:14-30

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 4:14-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 4:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 4:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 4:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 4:14-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 4:14-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 4:14-30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 4:1-14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 4:14-16

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