And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,
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Gill's Exposition
And all they in the synagogue,.... The ruler and minister, and the whole multitude of the common people that were met together there for worship; and who before were amazed at his eloquence, and the…
Barnes' Notes
Filled with wrath - They were enraged, probably, for the following reasons: They saw that the cases applied to themselves, because they would not receive the miraculous evidences of his mission. That…
Adam Clarke
Were filled with wrath - They seem to have drawn the following conclusion from what our Lord spoke: "The Gentiles are more precious in the sight of God than the Jews; and to them his miracles of mercy…
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…
Cambridge Bible
were filled with wrath The aorist implies a sudden outburst. Perhaps they were already offended by knowing that Jesus had spent two days at Sychar among the hated Samaritans; and now He whom they…
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