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Luke 4:14

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Luke 4:1-14

On the temptation of Jesus, see the notes at Mat 4:1-11. Luk 4:2 Being forty days tempted - That is, through forty days he was “tried” in various ways by the devil. The temptations, however, which are…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Luke 4:14-23

Jesus returns to Nazareth and preaches there

14. And Jesus returned St Luke here omits that series of occurrences which is mainly preserved for us by the Apostle who recorded the Judaean ministry St…