God’s Word Translation
Luke 4:31
31Jesus went to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and taught them on a day of rest—a holy day.
Luke 4:31 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.
- New International Version (NIV)Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath he taught the people.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths.
Context of Luke 4:31
29Their city was built on a hill with a cliff. So they got up, forced Jesus out of the city, and led him to the cliff. They intended to throw him off of it. 30But Jesus walked right by them and went away. Jesus went to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and taught them on a day of rest—a holy day. 32The people were amazed at his teachings because he spoke with authority. 33In the synagogue was a man possessed by a spirit, an evil demon. He shouted very loudly,
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Καὶ κατῆλθεν εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας καὶ ἦν διδάσκων αὐτοὺς ἐν τοῖς σάββασιν.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- came downκατέρχομαιkaterchomai · to descendG2718
- toεἰςeis · towardG1519
- CapernaumΚαπερναούμKapernaoum · CapernaumG2584
- a cityπόλιςpolis · cityG4172
- of Galileeὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- of GalileeΓαλιλαίαGalilaia · GalileeG1056
- ·εἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- taughtδιδάσκωdidaskō · to teachG1321
- themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- onἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- the sabbath daysσάββατονsabbaton · SabbathG4521
Cross-references for Luke 4:31
- Matthew 4:13He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. This was in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.
- Mark 1:21Then they went to Capernaum. On the next day of rest—a holy day, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
- Matthew 10:23So when they persecute you in one city, flee to another. I can guarantee this truth: Before you have gone through every city in Israel, the Son of Man will come.
- Acts 13:50But Jews stirred up devout women of high social standing and the officials of the city. These people started to persecute Paul and Barnabas and threw them out of their territory.
- Acts 14:1The same thing happened in the city of Iconium. Paul and Barnabas went into the synagogue and spoke in such a way that a large crowd of Jews and Greeks believed.
- Acts 17:1Paul and Silas traveled through the cities of Amphipolis and Apollonia and came to the city of Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue.
- Acts 18:4On every day of rest—a holy day, Paul would discuss ⌞Scripture⌟ in the synagogue. He tried to win over Jews and Greeks who had converted to Judaism.
- Acts 20:1When the uproar was over, Paul sent for the disciples, encouraged them, said goodbye, and left for Macedonia.
Commentaries on Luke 4:31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31Came down to Capernaum - Which it is likely he made his ordinary place of residence from this time. See on Matthew 4:13; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 31-44Verses 31-44 See this explained in the notes at Mark 1:21-39.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 31-44Verses 31-44 Christ's preaching much affected the people; and a working power went with it to the consciences of men. These miracles showed Christ to be a controller and conqueror of Satan, a healer of diseases. Where Christ gives a new life, in recovery from sickness, it should be a new life, spent more than ever in his service, to his glory. Our business should be to spread abroad Christ's fame in every place, to beseech him in behalf of those diseased…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31Jesus left Nazareth and made Capernaum his main base during his work in Galilee (see Mark 2:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3131. down to Capernaum--It lay on the Sea of Galilee (Mt 4:13), whereas Nazareth lay high.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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