Luke 4 (NET)

The Temptation of Jesus

1 Then1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River2 and was led by the Spirit3 in4 the wilderness,5 2 where for forty days he endured temptations6 from the devil. He7 ate nothing8 during those days, and when they were completed,9 he was famished. 3 The devil said to him, “If10 you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.”11 4 Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Man12 does not live by bread alone.’”13

5 Then14 the devil15 led him up16 to a high place17 and showed him in a flash all the kingdoms of the world. 6 And he18 said to him, “To you19 I will grant this whole realm20 – and the glory that goes along with it,21 for it has been relinquished22 to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish. 7 So then, if23 you will worship24 me, all this will be25 yours.” 8 Jesus26 answered him,27 “It is written, ‘You are to worship28 the Lord29 your God and serve only him.’”30

9 Then31 the devil32 brought him to Jerusalem,33 had him stand34 on the highest point of the temple,35 and said to him, “If36 you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10 for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’37 11 and ‘with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”38 12 Jesus39 answered him,40 “It is said, ‘You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.’”41 13 So42 when the devil43 had completed every temptation, he departed from him until a more opportune time.44

The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee

14 Then45 Jesus, in the power of the Spirit,46 returned to Galilee, and news about him spread47 throughout the surrounding countryside.48 15 He49 began to teach50 in their synagogues51 and was praised52 by all.

Rejection at Nazareth

16 Now53 Jesus54 came to Nazareth,55 where he had been brought up, and went into the synagogue56 on the Sabbath day, as was his custom.57 He58 stood up to read,59 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He60 unrolled61 the scroll and found the place where it was written,

18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he has anointed62 me to proclaim good news63 to the poor.64

He has sent me65 to proclaim release66 to the captives

and the regaining of sight67 to the blind,

to set free68 those who are oppressed,69

19 to proclaim the year70 of the Lord’s favor.”71

20 Then72 he rolled up73 the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on74 him. 21 Then75 he began to tell them, “Today76 this scripture has been fulfilled even as you heard it being read.”77 22 All78 were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They79 said, “Isn’t this80 Joseph’s son?” 23 Jesus81 said to them, “No doubt you will quote to me the proverb, ‘Physician, heal yourself!’82 and say, ‘What we have heard that you did in Capernaum,83 do here in your hometown too.’” 24 And he added,84 “I tell you the truth,85 no prophet is acceptable86 in his hometown. 25 But in truth I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in Elijah’s days,87 when the sky88 was shut up three and a half years, and89 there was a great famine over all the land. 26 Yet90 Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to a woman who was a widow at Zarephath in Sidon.91 27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha,92 yet93 none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”94 28 When they heard this, all the people95 in the synagogue were filled with rage. 29 They got up, forced96 him out of the town,97 and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that98 they could throw him down the cliff.99 30 But he passed through the crowd100 and went on his way.101

Ministry in Capernaum

31 So102 he went down to Capernaum,103 a town104 in Galilee, and on the Sabbath he began to teach the people.105 32 They106 were amazed107 at his teaching, because he spoke108 with authority.109

33 Now110 in the synagogue111 there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean112 demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, 34 “Ha! Leave us alone,113 Jesus the Nazarene! Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are – the Holy One114 of God.” 35 But115 Jesus rebuked him:116 “Silence! Come out of him!”117 Then, after the demon threw the man118 down in their midst, he came out of him without hurting him.119 36 They120 were all amazed and began to say121 to one another, “What’s happening here?122 For with authority and power123 he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” 37 So124 the news125 about him spread into all areas of the region.126

38 After Jesus left127 the synagogue, he entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus128 to help her.129 39 So130 he stood over her, commanded131 the fever, and it left her. Immediately132 she got up and began to serve133 them.

40 As the sun was setting, all those who had any relatives134 sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus.135 He placed136 his hands on every one of them and healed them. 41 Demons also came out137 of many, crying out,138 “You are the Son of God!”139 But he rebuked140 them, and would not allow them to speak,141 because they knew that he was the Christ.142

42 The next morning143 Jesus144 departed and went to a deserted place. Yet145 the crowds were seeking him, and they came to him and tried to keep him from leaving them. 43 But Jesus146 said to them, “I must147 proclaim the good news of the kingdom148 of God to the other towns149 too, for that is what I was sent150 to do.”151 44 So152 he continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea.153

1tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate continuity with the previous topic. 2tn “River” is not in the Greek text but is supplied for clarity. 3sn The double mention of the Spirit in this verse makes it clear that the temptation was neither the fault of Jesus nor an accident. 4tc Most mss (A Θ Ξ Ψ 0102 Ë^1,13 33 Ï lat) read εἰς τὴν ἔρημον (ei" thn erhmon, “into the wilderness”), apparently motivated by the parallel in Matt 4:1. However, the reading behind the translation (ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, en th ejrhmw) is found in overall better witnesses (Ì^4vid,7,75vid א B D L W 579 892 1241 pc it). 5tn Or “desert.” 6tn Grk “in the desert, for forty days being tempted.” The participle πειραζόμενος (peirazomeno") has been translated as an adverbial clause in English to avoid a run-on sentence with a second “and.” Here the present participle suggests a period of forty days of testing. Three samples of the end of the testing are given in the following verses. 7tn Grk “And he.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 8sn The reference to Jesus eating nothing could well be an idiom meaning that he ate only what the desert provided; see Exod 34:28. A desert fast simply meant eating only what one could obtain in the desert. The parallel in Matt 4:2 speaks only of Jesus fasting. 9tn The Greek word here is συντελεσθείσων (suntelesqeiswn) from the verb συντελέω (suntelew).sn This verb and its cognate noun, sunteleia, usually implies not just the end of an event, but its completion or fulfillment. The noun is always used in the NT in eschatological contexts; the verb is often so used (cf. Matt 13:39, 40; 24:3; 28:20; Mark 13:4; Rom 9:28; Heb 8:8; 9:26). The idea here may be that the forty-day period of temptation was designed for a particular purpose in the life of Christ (the same verb is used in v. 13). The cognate verb teleiow is a key NT term for the completion of God’s plan: See Luke 12:50; 22:37; John 19:30; and (where it has the additional component of meaning “to perfect”) Heb 2:10; 5:8-9; 7:28. 10tn This is a first class condition: “If (and let’s assume that you are) the Son of God…” 11tn Grk “say to this stone that it should become bread.” 12tn Or “a person.” The Greek word ὁ ἄνθρωπος (Jo anqrwpo") is used generically for humanity. The translation “man” is used because the emphasis in Jesus’ response seems to be on his dependence on God as a man. 13tc Most mss (A [D] Θ Ψ [0102] Ë^1,13 33 Ï latt) complete the citation with ἀλλ᾿ ἐπὶ παντὶ ῥήματι θεοῦ (ajll’ ejpi panti rJhmati qeou, “but by every word from God”), an assimilation to Matt 4:4 (which is a quotation of Deut 8:3). The shorter reading is found in א B L W 1241 pc sa. There is no good reason why scribes would omit the rest of the quotation here. The shorter reading, on both internal and external grounds, should be considered the original wording in Luke.sn A quotation from Deut 8:3. Jesus will live by doing God’s will, and will take no shortcuts. 14tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.sn The order of Luke’s temptations differs from Matthew’s at this point as numbers two and three are reversed. It is slightly more likely that Luke has made the change to put the Jerusalem temptation last, as Jerusalem is so important to Luke’s later account. The temporal markers in Matthew’s account are also slightly more specific. 15tn Grk “he.” 16tc Most mss (א¹ A [D W] Θ Ψ 0102 Ë^1,[13] 33 700 2542 Ï it) refer to Jesus being taken up “to a high mountain” (with many of these also explicitly adding “the devil”) here in parallel with Matt 4:8, but both scribal harmonization to that text and the pedigree of the witnesses for the shorter reading (א* B L 1241 pc) is the reason it should be omitted from Luke. 17tn “A high place” is not in the Greek text but has been supplied for clarity. 18tn Grk “And the devil.” 19sn In Greek, this phrase is in an emphatic position. In effect, the devil is tempting Jesus by saying, “Look what you can have!” 20tn Or “authority.” BDAG 353 s.v. ἐξουσία 6 suggests, concerning this passage, that the term means “the sphere in which the power is exercised, domain.” Cf. also Luke 22:53; 23:7; Acts 26:18; Eph 2:2. 21tn The addendum referring to the glory of the kingdoms of the world forms something of an afterthought, as the following pronoun (“it”) makes clear, for the singular refers to the realm itself. 22tn For the translation of παραδέδοται (paradedotai) see L&N 57.77. The devil is erroneously implying that God has given him such authority with the additional capability of sharing the honor. 23tn This is a third class condition: “If you worship me (and I am not saying whether you will or will not)…” 24tn Or “will prostrate yourself in worship before…” The verb προσκυνέω (proskunew) can allude not only to the act of worship but the position of the worshiper. See L&N 53.56. 25tn One could translate this phrase “it will all be yours.” The sense is the same, but the translation given is a touch more emphatic and more likely to catch the force of the offer. 26tn Grk “And Jesus.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 27tc Most mss, especially the later ones (A Θ Ψ 0102 Ë¹³ Ï it), have “Get behind me, Satan!” at the beginning of the quotation. This roughly parallels Matt 4:10 (though the Lukan mss add ὀπίσω μου to read ὕπαγε ὀπίσω μου, σατανᾶ [{upage opisw mou, satana]); for this reason the words are suspect as a later addition to make the two accounts agree more precisely. A similar situation occurred in v. 5. 28tn Or “You will prostrate yourself in worship before…” The verb προσκυνέω (proskunew) can allude not only to the act of worship but the position of the worshiper. See L&N 53.56. 29tc Most later mss (A Θ 0102 Ï) alter the word order by moving the verb forward in the quotation. This alteration removes the emphasis from “the Lord your God” as the one to receive worship (as opposed to Satan) by moving it away from the beginning of the quotation.sn In the form of the quotation in the Greek text found in the best mss, it is the unique sovereignty of the Lord that has the emphatic position. 30sn A quotation from Deut 6:13. The word “only” is an interpretive expansion not found in either the Hebrew or Greek (LXX) text of the OT. 31tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative. 32tn Grk “he”; the referent (the devil) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 33map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4. 34tn Grk “and stood him.” 35sn The reference to the highest point of the temple probably refers to the one point on the temple’s southeast corner where the site looms directly over a cliff some 450 feet (135 m) high. However, some have suggested the reference could be to the temple’s high gate. 36tn This is another first class condition, as in v. 3. 37sn A quotation from Ps 91:11 by the devil. This was not so much an incorrect citation as a use in a wrong context (a misapplication of the passage). 38sn A quotation from Ps 91:12. 39tn Grk “And Jesus.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 40tn Grk “Jesus, answering, said to him.” This is redundant in English and has been simplified to “Jesus answered him.” 41sn A quotation from Deut 6:16 used by Jesus in reply to the devil. The point is that God’s faithfulness should not be put to the test, but is rather a given. 42tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate a summary. 43tn Grk “he”; the referent (the devil) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 44tn Grk “until a favorable time.”sn Until a more opportune time. Though some have argued that the devil disappears until Luke 22:3, this is unlikely since the cosmic battle with Satan and all the evil angels is consistently mentioned throughout Luke (8:26-39; 11:14-23). 45tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative. 46sn Once again Jesus is directed by the Spirit. Luke makes a point about Jesus’ association with the Spirit early in his ministry (3:22, 4:1 [2x]; 4:18). 47tn Grk “went out.” 48tn Grk “all the surrounding region.” 49tn Grk “And he.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 50tn The imperfect verb has been translated ingressively. 51sn The next incident in Luke 4:16-30 is probably to be seen as an example of this ministry of teaching in their synagogues in Galilee. Synagogues were places for Jewish prayer and worship, with recognized leadership (cf. Luke 8:41). Though the origin of the synagogue is not entirely clear, it seems to have arisen in the postexilic community during the intertestamental period. A town could establish a synagogue if there were at least ten men. In normative Judaism of the NT period, the OT scripture was read and discussed in the synagogue by the men who were present (see the Mishnah, m. Megillah 3-4; m. Berakhot 2). 52tn Grk “being glorified.” The participle δοξαζόμενος (doxazomeno") has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style. This is the only place Luke uses the verb δοξάζω (doxazw) of Jesus. 53tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic. 54tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 55sn Nazareth was Jesus’ hometown (which is why he is known as Jesus of Nazareth) about 20 miles (30 km) southwest from Capernaum.map For location see Map1-D3; Map2-C2; Map3-D5; Map4-C1; Map5-G3. 56sn See the note on synagogues in 4:15. 57tn Grk “according to his custom.” 58tn Grk “And he.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 59sn In normative Judaism of the period, the OT scripture was read and discussed in the synagogue by the men who were present. See the Mishnah, m. Megillah 3-4; m. Berakhot 2. First came the law, then the prophets, then someone was asked to speak on the texts. Normally one stood up to read out of respect for the scriptures, and then sat down (v. 20) to expound them. 60tn Grk “And unrolling the scroll he found.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. Instead a new sentence has been started in the translation. 61tn Grk “opening,” but a scroll of this period would have to be unrolled. The participle ἀναπτύξας (anaptuxa") has been translated as a finite verb due to the requirements of contemporary English style. 62sn The phrase he has anointed me is an allusion back to Jesus’ baptism in Luke 3:21-22. 63tn Grk “to evangelize,” “to preach the gospel.” 64sn The poor is a key term in Luke. It refers to the pious poor and indicates Jesus’ desire to reach out to those the world tends to forget or mistreat. It is like 1:52 in force and also will be echoed in 6:20 (also 1 Pet 2:11-25). Jesus is commissioned to do this. 65tc The majority of mss, especially the later Byzantines, include the phrase “to heal the brokenhearted” at this point (A Θ Ψ 0102 Ë¹ Ï). The phrase is lacking in several weighty mss (א B D L W Ξ Ë¹³ 33 579 700 892* pc lat sy^s co), including representatives from both the Alexandrian and Western texttypes. From the standpoint of external evidence, the omission of the phrase is more likely original. When internal evidence is considered, the shorter reading becomes almost certain. Scribes would be much more prone to add the phrase here to align the text with Isa 61:1, the source of the quotation, than to remove it from the original. 66sn The release in view here is comprehensive, both at a physical level and a spiritual one, as the entire ministry of Jesus makes clear (Luke 1:77-79; 7:47; 24:47; Acts 2:38; 5:31; 10:43). 67sn Again, as with the previous phrase, regaining of sight may well mean more than simply miraculously restoring physical sight, which itself pictures a deeper reality (Luke 1:77-79; 18:35-43). 68sn The essence of Jesus’ messianic work is expressed in the phrase to set free. This line from Isa 58 says that Jesus will do what the nation had failed to do. It makes the proclamation messianic, not merely prophetic, because Jesus doesn’t just proclaim the message – he brings the deliverance. The word translated set free is the same Greek word (ἄφεσις, afesi") translated release earlier in the verse. 69sn Again, as with the previous phrases, oppressed may well mean more than simply political or economic oppression, but a deeper reality of oppression by sin (Luke 1:77-79; 18:35-43). 70sn The year of the Lord’s favor (Grk “the acceptable year of the Lord”) is a description of the year of Jubilee (Lev 25:10). The year of the total forgiveness of debt is now turned into a metaphor for salvation. Jesus had come to proclaim that God was ready to forgive sin totally. 71sn A quotation from Isa 61:1-2a. Within the citation is a line from Isa 58:6, with its reference to setting the oppressed free. 72tn Grk “And closing.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the transition to a new topic. 73tn Grk “closing,” but a scroll of this period would have to be rolled up. The participle πτύξας (ptuxas) has been translated as a finite verb due to the requirements of contemporary English style. 74tn Or “gazing at,” “staring at.” 75tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative. 76sn See the note on today in 2:11. 77tn Grk “in your hearing.” 78tn Grk “And all.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 79tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 80sn The form of the question assumes a positive reply. It really amounts to an objection, as Jesus’ response in the next verses shows. Jesus spoke smoothly and impressively. He made a wonderful declaration, but could a local carpenter’s son make such an offer? That was their real question. 81tn Grk “And he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity. Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 82sn The proverb Physician, heal yourself! means that Jesus should prove his claims. It is a “Prove it to us!” mentality that Jesus says the people have. 83sn The remark “What we have heard that you did at Capernaum” makes many suspect that Luke has moved this event forward in sequence to typify what Jesus’ ministry was like, since the ministry in Capernaum follows in vv. 31-44. The location of this event in the parallel of Mark 6:1-6 also suggests this transposition.map For location see Map1-D2; Map2-C3; Map3-B2. 84tn Grk “said,” but since this is a continuation of previous remarks, “added” is used here. 85tn Grk “Truly (ἀμήν, amhn), I say to you.” 86sn Jesus argues that he will get no respect in his own hometown. There is a wordplay here on the word acceptable (δεκτός, dektos), which also occurs in v. 19: Jesus has declared the “acceptable” year of the Lord (here translated year of the Lord’s favor), but he is not “accepted” by the people of his own hometown. 87sn Elijah’s days. Jesus, by discussing Elijah and Elisha, pictures one of the lowest periods in Israel’s history. These examples, along with v. 24, also show that Jesus is making prophetic claims as well as messianic ones. See 1 Kgs 17-18. 88tn Or “the heaven”; the Greek word οὐρανός (ouranos) may be translated “sky” or “heaven,” depending on the context. Since the context here refers to a drought (which produced the famine), “sky” is preferable. 89tn Grk “as.” The particle ὡς can also function temporally (see BDAG 1105-6 s.v. 8). 90tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “yet” to indicate the contrast. 91sn Zarephath in Sidon was Gentile territory (see 1 Kgs 17:9-24). Jesus’ point was that he would be forced to minister elsewhere, and the implication is that this ministry would ultimately extend (through the work of his followers) to those outside the nation.map For location see Map1-A1; JP3-F3; JP4-F3. 92sn On Elisha see 2 Kgs 5:1-14. 93tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “yet” to indicate the contrast. 94sn The reference to Naaman the Syrian (see 2 Kgs 5:1-24) is another example where an outsider and Gentile was blessed. The stress in the example is the missed opportunity of the people to experience God’s work, but it will still go on without them. 95tn The words “the people” are not in the Greek text but have been supplied. 96tn Grk “cast.” 97tn Or “city.” 98tn The Greek conjunction ὥστε (Jwste) here indicates their purpose. 99sn The attempt to throw him down the cliff looks like “lynch law,” but it may really be an indication that Jesus was regarded as a false prophet who was worthy of death (Deut 13:5). Such a sentence meant being thrown into a pit and then stoned. 100tn Grk “their midst.” 101tn The verb πορεύομαι (poreuomai) in Luke often suggests divine direction, “to go in a led direction” (4:42; 7:6, 11; 9:51, 52, 56, 57; 13:33; 17:11; 22:22, 29; 24:28). It could suggest that Jesus is on a journey, a theme that definitely is present later in Luke 9-19. 102tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the continuation of the topic; in light of his rejection at Nazareth, Jesus went on to Capernaum. 103sn Capernaum was a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, 680 ft (204 m) below sea level. It was a major trade and economic center in the North Galilean region, and it became the hub of operations for Jesus’ Galilean ministry.map For location see Map1-D2; Map2-C3; Map3-B2. 104tn Or “city.” 105tn Grk “them”; the referent (the people) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 106tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 107sn They were amazed. The astonishment shown here is like that in Luke 2:48. 108tn Grk “because his word was.” 109sn Jesus’ teaching impressed the hearers with the directness of its claim (with authority). A study of Jewish rabbinic interpretation shows that it was typical to cite a list of authorities to make one’s point. Apparently Jesus addressed the issues in terms of his own understanding. 110tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a specific example of how Jesus spoke with authority (v. 32). 111sn See the note on synagogues in 4:15. 112tn Grk “having an unclean, demonic spirit,” that is, an evil spirit. This is the only place Luke uses this lengthy phrase. Normally he simply says an “unclean spirit.” 113tn Grk “What to us and to you?” This is an idiom meaning, “We have nothing to do with one another,” or “Why bother us!” The phrase τί ἡμῖν καὶ σοί (ti Jhmin kai soi) is Semitic in origin, though it made its way into colloquial Greek (BDAG 275 s.v. ἐγώ). The equivalent Hebrew expression in the Old Testament had two basic meanings: (1) When one person was unjustly bothering another, the injured party could say “What to me and to you?” meaning, “What have I done to you that you should do this to me?” (Judg 11:12; 2 Chr 35:21; 1 Kgs 17:18). (2) When someone was asked to get involved in a matter he felt was no business of his, he could say to the one asking him, “What to me and to you?” meaning, “That is your business, how am I involved?” (2 Kgs 3:13; Hos 14:8). Option (1) implies hostility, while option (2) merely implies disengagement. BDAG suggests the following as glosses for this expression: What have I to do with you? What have we in common? Leave me alone! Never mind! Hostility between Jesus and the demons is certainly to be understood in this context, hence the translation: “Leave me alone….” For a very similar expression, see Luke 8:28 and (in a different context) John 2:4. 114sn The confession of Jesus as the Holy One here is significant, coming from an unclean spirit. Jesus, as the Holy One of God, who bears God’s Spirit and is the expression of holiness, comes to deal with uncleanness and unholiness. 115tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast involved in Jesus’ reply. 116tn Grk “rebuked him, saying.” The participle λέγων (legwn) is redundant in English and has not been translated. 117sn The command Come out of him! is an example of Jesus’ authority (see v. 32). Unlike other exorcists, Jesus did not use magical incantations nor did he invoke anyone else’s name. 118tn Grk “him”; the referent (the man) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 119sn The departure of the evil spirit from the man without hurting him shows Jesus’ total deliverance and protection of this individual. 120tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style. 121tn This imperfect verb has been translated as an ingressive imperfect. 122tn Grk “What is this word?” The Greek term λόγος (logos) has a wide range of meaning. Here it seems to mean, “What is this matter?” More idiomatically it would be, “What’s going on here?!” 123sn The phrase with authority and power is in an emphatic position in the Greek text. Once again the authority of Jesus is the point, but now it is not just his teaching that is emphasized, but his ministry. Jesus combined word and deed into a powerful testimony in Capernaum. 124tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate resultative nature of the action. 125tn That is, “information concerning a person or an event – ‘report, news, word, information’” (L&N 33.211). 126sn Given Luke 4:31, the phrase the region is a reference to Galilee. 127tn Grk “Arising from the synagogue, he entered.” The participle ἀναστάς (anastas) has been taken temporally here, and the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 128tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 129tn Grk “they asked him about her.” It is clear from the context that they were concerned about her physical condition. The verb “to help” in the translation makes this explicit. 130tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the resultative nature of Jesus’ actions. 131tn Or “rebuked,” but “rebuke” implies strong disapproval, while the usage here involves more of a command with perhaps the implication of a threat (L&N 33.331).sn The language here (commanded) almost treats the illness as a personal force (see vv. 35, 41), but this is not the case. This healing shows Jesus’ power over sickness and should not be construed as an exorcism. 132tn Grk “and immediately.” Because of the difference between Greek style, which often begins sentences or clauses with “and,” and English style, which generally does not, δέ (de) has not been translated here. Instead a new sentence is started in the translation.sn The note that this happened immediately shows the speed and totality of the recovery. 133tn The imperfect verb has been translated ingressively. 134tn Grk “everyone, as many as had those being sick.” The use of εἶχον (eicon, “had”) suggests that the subject of the accusative participle ἀσθενοῦντας (asqenountas, “those being sick”) is not simply acquaintances, but rather relatives, perhaps immediate family, and certainly close friends. 135tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 136tn Or “laid.” The participle ἐπιτεθείς (epiteqei") has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style. 137sn Demons also came out. Note how Luke distinguishes healing from exorcism here, implying that the two are not identical. 138tn Grk “crying out and saying.” The participle λέγοντα (legonta) is redundant in English and has not been translated here. 139tc Most mss (A Q Θ Ψ 0102 Ë^1,13 Ï) read “the Christ, the Son of God.” But the earliest and best mss, along with several other witnesses (א B C D L W Ξ 33 579 700 1241 2542 lat sa), lack “the Christ” here. It is likely that later scribes wished to bring the demons’ confession in line with what Luke says they knew later in the verse. 140tn Or “commanded,” but “rebuke” implies strong disapproval, which seems to be more in keeping with the context here (L&N 33.419). 141sn Jesus would not allow the demons to speak because the time for such disclosure was not yet at hand, and such a revelation would have certainly been misunderstood by the people. In all likelihood, if the people had understood him early on to be the Son of God, or Messiah, they would have reduced his mission to one of political deliverance from Roman oppression (cf. John 6:15). Jesus wanted to avoid, as much as possible, any premature misunderstanding about who he was and what he was doing. However, at the end of his ministry, he did not deny such a title when the high priest asked him (22:66-71). 142tn Or “Messiah”; both “Christ” (Greek) and “Messiah” (Hebrew and Aramaic) mean “one who has been anointed.”sn Note how Luke associates Son of God with Messiah (Christ) in this context, a regal connection with OT roots (Ps 2:7). Also, see the note on Christ in 2:11. 143tn Grk “When it became day.” 144tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 145tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “yet” to indicate that the crowds still sought Jesus in spite of his withdrawal. 146tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 147tn Here δεῖ (dei, “it is necessary”) indicates divine commission (cf. Luke 2:49). 148sn The good news of the kingdom, the kingdom of the rule of God through the Messiah, is the topic of Jesus’ preaching. 149tn Or “cities.” 150sn Jesus was sent by God for this purpose. This is the language of divine commission. 151tn Grk “because for this purpose I was sent.” 152tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the summarization. 153tc Most mss (A D Θ Ψ Ë¹³ 33 Ï latt) have “of Galilee”; others, “of the Jews” (W). “Judea” (read by Ì⁷⁵ א B Q 579 892 pc sa, and [with minor variation] C L Ë¹ 1241) is probably the original reading since it is both the harder reading and supported by the best witnesses. “Galilee” is an assimilation to Mark 1:39 and Matt 4:23.