New American Standard Bible 2020
Luke 4:32
Luke 4:32 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
- New International Version (NIV)They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority.
- English Standard Version (ESV)and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority.
Context of Luke 4:32
30But He passed through their midst and went on His way. 31And He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee; and He was teaching them on the Sabbath; and they were amazed at His teaching, because His message was delivered with authority. 33In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, 34“Leave us alone! What business do You have with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are--the Holy One of God!”
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καὶ ἐξεπλήσσοντο ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ ὅτι ἐν ἐξουσίᾳ ἦν ὁ λόγος αὐτοῦ.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Luke 4:32
- Luke 4:36And amazement came upon them all, and they began talking with one another, saying, “What is this message? For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”
- Jeremiah 23:28The prophet who has a dream may report his dream, but let him who has My word speak My word truthfully. What does straw have in common with grain?” declares the Lord.
- Matthew 7:28When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching;
- Mark 1:22And they were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
- John 6:63It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh provides no benefit; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit, and are life.
- 1 Corinthians 2:4and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
- 1 Corinthians 14:24But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all;
- 2 Corinthians 4:2but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in trickery nor distorting the word of God, but by the open proclamation of the truth commending ourselves to every person’s conscience in the sight of God.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sakes.
- Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Commentaries on Luke 4:32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32His word was with power - ͅ, With authority. He assumed the tone and manner of a new Lawgiver; and uttered all his doctrines, not in the way of exhortation or advice, but in the form of precepts and commands, the unction of the Holy Spirit accompanying all he said. See on Mark 1:22; (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
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- 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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