Bible Strands
Luke 4:44
And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus tells his followers he must travel to other towns to preach the kingdom, then immediately continues preaching in the synagogues of Judea. This occurs right after his declaration that his divine commission centers on proclamation.
The words — κηρύσσων (kērýssōn) translates literally as “preaching,” and ἦν (ēn) means “He was.” Their combination establishes a continuous, ongoing action rather than a single event.
The thread — This ministry pattern appears in Matthew 4:23, Mark 1:39, and Luke 4:15. Each passage records Jesus teaching and proclaiming the gospel within Jewish synagogues.
Why it lands — The text requires a reader to note that Jesus directed his proclamation to established Jewish worship centers. It demands recognition that his mission followed a consistent geographic and institutional pattern.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
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.
- Mark 1:39 So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
- Luke 4:15 He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.