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Luke 4:15
He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus teaches in the Galilean synagogues immediately after returning to the region in the Spirit’s power and gaining widespread notice. The narrative positions this activity between his Spirit-empowered return and his subsequent arrival in Nazareth.
The words — The participle δοξαζόμενος (doxazomenos) literally means "being glorified," describing the ongoing public honor Jesus received as he taught. The pronoun αὐτὸς (autos) emphasizes that Jesus himself was the direct agent of this teaching ministry.
The thread — This pattern of synagogue instruction and public honor parallels the Galilean ministry described in Matthew 4:23. The motif of widespread recognition also aligns with the prophetic gathering in Isaiah 55:5 and the crowds’ awe in Matthew 9:8.
Why it lands — The text records universal acclaim for Jesus’ teaching, establishing his authoritative presence before his hometown encounter. Readers must acknowledge that public glorification is a temporary report, not a guarantee of enduring faith or spiritual transformation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
Cross-references
- Matthew 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
- Isaiah 55:5 Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you will run to you. For the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, has bestowed glory on you.”
- Matthew 9:8 When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
- Mark 1:39 So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
- Mark 1:45 But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.
- Matthew 9:35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.
- Matthew 13:54 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.
- Mark 1:27 All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!”
- Luke 13:10 One Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues,
- Luke 4:16 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read,