Apologetics Bible

Luke 4:1

Greek

Ἰησοῦς δὲ ⸂πλήρης πνεύματος ἁγίου⸃ ὑπέστρεψεν ἀπὸ τοῦ Ἰορδάνου, καὶ ἤγετο ἐν τῷ πνεύματι ⸂ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ⸃

Iesoys de pleres pneymatos agioy ypestrepsen apo toy Iordanoy, kai egeto en to pneymati en te eremo

KJV: And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

AKJV: And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

ASV: And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led in the Spirit in the wilderness

YLT: And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, turned back from the Jordan, and was brought in the Spirit to the wilderness,

Exposition: Luke 4:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:2

Greek

ἡμέρας τεσσεράκοντα πειραζόμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ διαβόλου. καὶ οὐκ ἔφαγεν οὐδὲν ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις, καὶ συντελεσθεισῶν ⸀αὐτῶν ἐπείνασεν.

emeras tesserakonta peirazomenos ypo toy diaboloy. kai oyk ephagen oyden en tais emerais ekeinais, kai syntelestheison ayton epeinasen.

KJV: Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.

AKJV: Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungry.

ASV: during forty days, being tempted of the devil. And he did eat nothing in those days: and when they were completed, he hungered.

YLT: forty days being tempted by the Devil, and he did not eat anything in those days, and they having been ended, he afterward hungered,

Exposition: Luke 4:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:3

Greek

⸂εἶπεν δὲ⸃ αὐτῷ ὁ διάβολος· Εἰ υἱὸς εἶ τοῦ θεοῦ, εἰπὲ τῷ λίθῳ τούτῳ ἵνα γένηται ἄρτος.

eipen de ayto o diabolos· Ei yios ei toy theoy, eipe to litho toyto ina genetai artos.

KJV: And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

AKJV: And the devil said to him, If you be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

ASV: And the devil said unto him, If thou art the Son of God, command this stone that it become bread.

YLT: and the Devil said to him, `If Son thou art of God, speak to this stone that it may become bread.'

Exposition: Luke 4:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:4

Greek

καὶ ἀπεκρίθη ⸂πρὸς αὐτὸν ὁ Ἰησοῦς⸃· Γέγραπται ὅτι Οὐκ ἐπʼ ἄρτῳ μόνῳ ζήσεται ⸀ὁ ⸀ἄνθρωπος.

kai apekrithe pros ayton o Iesoys· Gegraptai oti Oyk ep arto mono zesetai o anthropos.

KJV: And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

AKJV: And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

ASV: And Jesus answered unto him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone.

YLT: And Jesus answered him, saying, `It hath been written, that, not on bread only shall man live, but on every saying of God.'

Exposition: Luke 4:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:5

Greek

Καὶ ἀναγαγὼν ⸀αὐτὸν ἔδειξεν αὐτῷ πάσας τὰς βασιλείας τῆς οἰκουμένης ἐν στιγμῇ χρόνου·

Kai anagagon ayton edeixen ayto pasas tas basileias tes oikoymenes en stigme chronoy·

KJV: And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

AKJV: And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

ASV: And he led him up, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

YLT: And the Devil having brought him up to an high mountain, shewed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time,

Exposition: Luke 4:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:6

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ ὁ διάβολος· Σοὶ δώσω τὴν ἐξουσίαν ταύτην ἅπασαν καὶ τὴν δόξαν αὐτῶν, ὅτι ἐμοὶ παραδέδοται καὶ ᾧ ⸀ἂν θέλω δίδωμι αὐτήν·

kai eipen ayto o diabolos· Soi doso ten exoysian tayten apasan kai ten doxan ayton, oti emoi paradedotai kai o an thelo didomi ayten·

KJV: And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

AKJV: And the devil said to him, All this power will I give you, and the glory of them: for that is delivered to me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

ASV: And the devil said unto him, To thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them: for it hath been delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

YLT: and the Devil said to him, `To thee I will give all this authority, and their glory, because to me it hath been delivered, and to whomsoever I will, I do give it;

Exposition: Luke 4:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:7

Greek

σὺ οὖν ἐὰν προσκυνήσῃς ἐνώπιον ἐμοῦ, ἔσται σοῦ πᾶσα.

sy oyn ean proskyneses enopion emoy, estai soy pasa.

KJV: If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.

AKJV: If you therefore will worship me, all shall be yours.

ASV: If thou therefore wilt worship before me, it shall all be thine.

YLT: thou, then, if thou mayest bow before me--all shall be thine.'

Exposition: Luke 4:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:8

Greek

καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ⸂ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ⸃· Γέγραπται· ⸂Κύριον τὸν θεόν σου προσκυνήσεις⸃ καὶ αὐτῷ μόνῳ λατρεύσεις.

kai apokritheis o Iesoys eipen ayto· Gegraptai· Kyrion ton theon soy proskyneseis kai ayto mono latreyseis.

KJV: And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

AKJV: And Jesus answered and said to him, Get you behind me, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.

ASV: And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

YLT: And Jesus answering him said, `Get thee behind me, Adversary, for it hath been written, Thou shalt bow before the Lord thy God, and Him only thou shalt serve.'

Exposition: Luke 4:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:9

Greek

⸂Ἤγαγεν δὲ⸃ αὐτὸν εἰς Ἰερουσαλὴμ καὶ ⸀ἔστησεν ἐπὶ τὸ πτερύγιον τοῦ ἱεροῦ, καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Εἰ υἱὸς εἶ τοῦ θεοῦ, βάλε σεαυτὸν ἐντεῦθεν κάτω·

Egagen de ayton eis Ieroysalem kai estesen epi to pterygion toy ieroy, kai eipen ayto· Ei yios ei toy theoy, bale seayton enteythen kato·

KJV: And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

AKJV: And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, If you be the Son of God, cast yourself down from hence:

ASV: And he led him to Jerusalem, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou art the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

YLT: And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, `If the Son thou art of God, cast thyself down hence,

Exposition: Luke 4:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:10

Greek

γέγραπται γὰρ ὅτι Τοῖς ἀγγέλοις αὐτοῦ ἐντελεῖται περὶ σοῦ τοῦ διαφυλάξαι σε,

gegraptai gar oti Tois aggelois aytoy enteleitai peri soy toy diaphylaxai se,

KJV: For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:

AKJV: For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you:

ASV: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to guard thee:

YLT: for it hath been written--To His messengers He will give charge concerning thee, to guard over thee,

Exposition: Luke 4:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:11

Greek

καὶ ⸀ὅτι Ἐπὶ χειρῶν ἀροῦσίν σε μήποτε προσκόψῃς πρὸς λίθον τὸν πόδα σου.

kai oti Epi cheiron aroysin se mepote proskopses pros lithon ton poda soy.

KJV: And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

AKJV: And in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.

ASV: and, On their hands they shall bear thee up,

YLT: and--On hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou mayest dash against a stone thy foot.'

Exposition: Luke 4:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:12

Greek

καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς ὅτι Εἴρηται· Οὐκ ἐκπειράσεις κύριον τὸν θεόν σου.

kai apokritheis eipen ayto o Iesoys oti Eiretai· Oyk ekpeiraseis kyrion ton theon soy.

KJV: And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

AKJV: And Jesus answering said to him, It is said, You shall not tempt the Lord your God.

ASV: And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God.

YLT: And Jesus answering said to him--`It hath been said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'

Exposition: Luke 4:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:13

Greek

καὶ συντελέσας πάντα πειρασμὸν ὁ διάβολος ἀπέστη ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ ἄχρι καιροῦ.

kai syntelesas panta peirasmon o diabolos apeste ap aytoy achri kairoy.

KJV: And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

AKJV: And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. ¶

ASV: And when the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him for a season.

YLT: And having ended all temptation, the Devil departed from him till a convenient season.

Exposition: Luke 4:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:14

Greek

Καὶ ὑπέστρεψεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐν τῇ δυνάμει τοῦ πνεύματος εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν. καὶ φήμη ἐξῆλθεν καθʼ ὅλης τῆς περιχώρου περὶ αὐτοῦ.

Kai ypestrepsen o Iesoys en te dynamei toy pneymatos eis ten Galilaian. kai pheme exelthen kath oles tes perichoroy peri aytoy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a fame went out concerning him through all the region round about.

YLT: And Jesus turned back in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a fame went forth through all the region round about concerning him,

Exposition: Luke 4:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:15

Greek

καὶ αὐτὸς ἐδίδασκεν ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν, δοξαζόμενος ὑπὸ πάντων.

kai aytos edidasken en tais synagogais ayton, doxazomenos ypo panton.

KJV: And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

AKJV: And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. ¶

ASV: And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

YLT: and he was teaching in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Exposition: Luke 4:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:16

Greek

Καὶ ἦλθεν ⸀εἰς Ναζαρά, οὗ ἦν τεθραμμένος, καὶ εἰσῆλθεν κατὰ τὸ εἰωθὸς αὐτῷ ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῶν σαββάτων εἰς τὴν συναγωγήν, καὶ ἀνέστη ἀναγνῶναι.

Kai elthen eis Nazara, oy en tethrammenos, kai eiselthen kata to eiothos ayto en te emera ton sabbaton eis ten synagogen, kai aneste anagnonai.

KJV: And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

AKJV: And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

ASV: And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and he entered, as his custom was, into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read.

YLT: And he came to Nazareth, where he hath been brought up, and he went in, according to his custom, on the sabbath-day, to the synagogue, and stood up to read;

Exposition: Luke 4:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:17

Greek

καὶ ἐπεδόθη αὐτῷ βιβλίον ⸂τοῦ προφήτου Ἠσαΐου⸃ καὶ ⸀ἀναπτύξας τὸ βιβλίον εὗρεν τὸν τόπον οὗ ἦν γεγραμμένον·

kai epedothe ayto biblion toy prophetoy Esaioy kai anaptyxas to biblion eyren ton topon oy en gegrammenon·

KJV: And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

AKJV: And there was delivered to him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

ASV: And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And he opened the book, and found the place where it was written,

YLT: and there was given over to him a roll of Isaiah the prophet, and having unfolded the roll, he found the place where it hath been written:

Exposition: Luke 4:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:18

Greek

Πνεῦμα κυρίου ἐπʼ ἐμέ, οὗ εἵνεκεν ἔχρισέν με εὐαγγελίσασθαι πτωχοῖς, ἀπέσταλκέν ⸀με κηρύξαι αἰχμαλώτοις ἄφεσιν καὶ τυφλοῖς ἀνάβλεψιν, ἀποστεῖλαι τεθραυσμένους ἐν ἀφέσει,

Pneyma kyrioy ep eme, oy eineken echrisen me eyaggelisasthai ptochois, apestalken me keryxai aichmalotois aphesin kai typhlois anablepsin, aposteilai tethraysmenoys en aphesei,

KJV: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

AKJV: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

ASV: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

YLT: `The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because He did anoint me; To proclaim good news to the poor, Sent me to heal the broken of heart, To proclaim to captives deliverance, And to blind receiving of sight, To send away the bruised with deliverance,

Exposition: Luke 4:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind,...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:19

Greek

κηρύξαι ἐνιαυτὸν κυρίου δεκτόν.

keryxai eniayton kyrioy dekton.

KJV: To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

AKJV: To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

ASV: To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.

YLT: To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.'

Exposition: Luke 4:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:20

Greek

καὶ πτύξας τὸ βιβλίον ἀποδοὺς τῷ ὑπηρέτῃ ἐκάθισεν· καὶ πάντων ⸂οἱ ὀφθαλμοὶ ἐν τῇ συναγωγῇ⸃ ἦσαν ἀτενίζοντες αὐτῷ.

kai ptyxas to biblion apodoys to yperete ekathisen· kai panton oi ophthalmoi en te synagoge esan atenizontes ayto.

KJV: And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

AKJV: And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

ASV: And he closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down: and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.

YLT: And having folded the roll, having given it back to the officer, he sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue were gazing on him.

Exposition: Luke 4:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:21

Greek

ἤρξατο δὲ λέγειν πρὸς αὐτοὺς ὅτι Σήμερον πεπλήρωται ἡ γραφὴ αὕτη ἐν τοῖς ὠσὶν ὑμῶν.

erxato de legein pros aytoys oti Semeron peplerotai e graphe ayte en tois osin ymon.

KJV: And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

AKJV: And he began to say to them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

ASV: And he began to say unto them, To-day hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears.

YLT: And he began to say unto them--`To-day hath this writing been fulfilled in your ears;'

Exposition: Luke 4:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:22

Greek

καὶ πάντες ἐμαρτύρουν αὐτῷ καὶ ἐθαύμαζον ἐπὶ τοῖς λόγοις τῆς χάριτος τοῖς ἐκπορευομένοις ἐκ τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἔλεγον· ⸂Οὐχὶ υἱός ἐστιν Ἰωσὴφ οὗτος⸃;

kai pantes emartyroyn ayto kai ethaymazon epi tois logois tes charitos tois ekporeyomenois ek toy stomatos aytoy, kai elegon· Oychi yios estin Ioseph oytos;

KJV: And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

AKJV: And all bore him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

ASV: And all bare him witness, and wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth: and they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

YLT: and all were bearing testimony to him, and were wondering at the gracious words that are coming forth out of his mouth, and they said, `Is not this the son of Joseph?'

Exposition: Luke 4:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:23

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς· Πάντως ἐρεῖτέ μοι τὴν παραβολὴν ταύτην· Ἰατρέ, θεράπευσον σεαυτόν· ὅσα ἠκούσαμεν γενόμενα ⸂εἰς τὴν Καφαρναοὺμ⸃ ποίησον καὶ ὧδε ἐν τῇ πατρίδι σου.

kai eipen pros aytoys· Pantos ereite moi ten parabolen tayten· Iatre, therapeyson seayton· osa ekoysamen genomena eis ten Kapharnaoym poieson kai ode en te patridi soy.

KJV: And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

AKJV: And he said to them, You will surely say to me this proverb, Physician, heal yourself: whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in your country.

ASV: And he said unto them, Doubtless ye will say unto me this parable, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in thine own country.

YLT: And he said unto them, `Certainly ye will say to me this simile, Physician, heal thyself; as great things as we heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country;'

Exposition: Luke 4:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:24

Greek

εἶπεν δέ· Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐδεὶς προφήτης δεκτός ἐστιν ἐν τῇ πατρίδι αὐτοῦ.

eipen de· Amen lego ymin oti oydeis prophetes dektos estin en te patridi aytoy.

KJV: And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

AKJV: And he said, Truly I say to you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

ASV: And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is acceptable in his own country.

YLT: and he said, `Verily I say to you--No prophet is accepted in his own country;

Exposition: Luke 4:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:25

Greek

ἐπʼ ἀληθείας δὲ λέγω ὑμῖν, πολλαὶ χῆραι ἦσαν ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις Ἠλίου ἐν τῷ Ἰσραήλ, ὅτε ἐκλείσθη ὁ οὐρανὸς ⸀ἐπὶ ἔτη τρία καὶ μῆνας ἕξ, ὡς ἐγένετο λιμὸς μέγας ἐπὶ πᾶσαν τὴν γῆν,

ep aletheias de lego ymin, pollai cherai esan en tais emerais Elioy en to Israel, ote ekleisthe o oyranos epi ete tria kai menas ex, os egeneto limos megas epi pasan ten gen,

KJV: But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;

AKJV: But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;

ASV: But of a truth I say unto you, There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there came a great famine over all the land;

YLT: and of a truth I say to you, Many widows were in the days of Elijah, in Israel, when the heaven was shut for three years and six months, when great famine came on all the land,

Exposition: Luke 4:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:26

Greek

καὶ πρὸς οὐδεμίαν αὐτῶν ἐπέμφθη Ἠλίας εἰ μὴ εἰς Σάρεπτα τῆς ⸀Σιδωνίας πρὸς γυναῖκα χήραν.

kai pros oydemian ayton epemphthe Elias ei me eis Sarepta tes Sidonias pros gynaika cheran.

KJV: But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

AKJV: But to none of them was Elias sent, save to Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a woman that was a widow.

ASV: and unto none of them was Elijah sent, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

YLT: and unto none of them was Elijah sent, but--to Sarepta of Sidon, unto a woman, a widow;

Exposition: Luke 4:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:27

Greek

καὶ πολλοὶ λεπροὶ ἦσαν ⸂ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ ἐπὶ Ἐλισαίου τοῦ προφήτου⸃, καὶ οὐδεὶς αὐτῶν ἐκαθαρίσθη, εἰ μὴ Ναιμὰν ὁ Σύρος.

kai polloi leproi esan en to Israel epi Elisaioy toy prophetoy, kai oydeis ayton ekatharisthe, ei me Naiman o Syros.

KJV: And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.

AKJV: And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.

ASV: And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.

YLT: and many lepers were in the time of Elisha the prophet, in Israel, and none of them was cleansed, but--Naaman the Syrian.'

Exposition: Luke 4:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:28

Greek

καὶ ἐπλήσθησαν πάντες θυμοῦ ἐν τῇ συναγωγῇ ἀκούοντες ταῦτα,

kai eplesthesan pantes thymoy en te synagoge akoyontes tayta,

KJV: And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,

AKJV: And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,

ASV: And they were all filled with wrath in the synagogue, as they heard these things;

YLT: And all in the synagogue were filled with wrath, hearing these things,

Exposition: Luke 4:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:29

Greek

καὶ ἀναστάντες ἐξέβαλον αὐτὸν ἔξω τῆς πόλεως, καὶ ἤγαγον αὐτὸν ἕως ὀφρύος τοῦ ὄρους ἐφʼ οὗ ἡ πόλις ⸂ᾠκοδόμητο αὐτῶν, ὥστε⸃ κατακρημνίσαι αὐτόν·

kai anastantes exebalon ayton exo tes poleos, kai egagon ayton eos ophryos toy oroys eph oy e polis okodometo ayton, oste katakremnisai ayton·

KJV: And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

AKJV: And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill where on their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

ASV: and they rose up, and cast him forth out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.

YLT: and having risen, they put him forth without the city, and brought him unto the brow of the hill on which their city had been built--to cast him down headlong,

Exposition: Luke 4:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:30

Greek

αὐτὸς δὲ διελθὼν διὰ μέσου αὐτῶν ἐπορεύετο.

aytos de dielthon dia mesoy ayton eporeyeto.

KJV: But he passing through the midst of them went his way,

AKJV: But he passing through the middle of them went his way,

ASV: But he passing through the midst of them went his way.

YLT: and he, having gone through the midst of them, went away.

Exposition: Luke 4:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he passing through the midst of them went his way,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:31

Greek

Καὶ κατῆλθεν εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας. καὶ ἦν διδάσκων αὐτοὺς ἐν τοῖς σάββασιν·

Kai katelthen eis Kapharnaoym polin tes Galilaias. kai en didaskon aytoys en tois sabbasin·

KJV: And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.

AKJV: And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.

ASV: And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath day:

YLT: And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the sabbaths,

Exposition: Luke 4:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:32

Greek

καὶ ἐξεπλήσσοντο ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ, ὅτι ἐν ἐξουσίᾳ ἦν ὁ λόγος αὐτοῦ.

kai exeplessonto epi te didache aytoy, oti en exoysia en o logos aytoy.

KJV: And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

AKJV: And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. ¶

ASV: and they were astonished at his teaching; for his word was with authority.

YLT: and they were astonished at his teaching, because his word was with authority.

Exposition: Luke 4:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:33

Greek

καὶ ἐν τῇ συναγωγῇ ἦν ἄνθρωπος ἔχων πνεῦμα δαιμονίου ἀκαθάρτου, καὶ ἀνέκραξεν φωνῇ μεγάλῃ·

kai en te synagoge en anthropos echon pneyma daimonioy akathartoy, kai anekraxen phone megale·

KJV: And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

AKJV: And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

ASV: And in the synagogue there was a man, that had a spirit of an unclean demon; and he cried out with a loud voice,

YLT: And in the synagogue was a man, having a spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a great voice,

Exposition: Luke 4:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:34

Greek

⸀Ἔα, τί ἡμῖν καὶ σοί, Ἰησοῦ Ναζαρηνέ; ἦλθες ἀπολέσαι ἡμᾶς; οἶδά σε τίς εἶ, ὁ ἅγιος τοῦ θεοῦ.

Ea, ti emin kai soi, Iesoy Nazarene; elthes apolesai emas; oida se tis ei, o agios toy theoy.

KJV: Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.

AKJV: Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with you, you Jesus of Nazareth? are you come to destroy us? I know you who you are; the Holy One of God.

ASV: Ah! what have we to do with thee, Jesus thou Nazarene? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.

YLT: saying, `Away, what--to us and to thee, Jesus, O Nazarene? thou didst come to destroy us; I have known thee who thou art--the Holy One of God.'

Exposition: Luke 4:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:35

Greek

καὶ ἐπετίμησεν αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγων· Φιμώθητι καὶ ἔξελθε ⸀ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ. καὶ ῥίψαν αὐτὸν τὸ δαιμόνιον εἰς ⸀τὸ μέσον ἐξῆλθεν ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ μηδὲν βλάψαν αὐτόν.

kai epetimesen ayto o Iesoys legon· Phimotheti kai exelthe ap aytoy. kai ripsan ayton to daimonion eis to meson exelthen ap aytoy meden blapsan ayton.

KJV: And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

AKJV: And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold your peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the middle, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

ASV: And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the demon had thrown him down in the midst, he came out of him, having done him no hurt.

YLT: And Jesus did rebuke him, saying, `Be silenced, and come forth out of him;' and the demon having cast him into the midst, came forth from him, having hurt him nought;

Exposition: Luke 4:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:36

Greek

καὶ ἐγένετο θάμβος ἐπὶ πάντας, καὶ συνελάλουν πρὸς ἀλλήλους λέγοντες· Τίς ὁ λόγος οὗτος ὅτι ἐν ἐξουσίᾳ καὶ δυνάμει ἐπιτάσσει τοῖς ἀκαθάρτοις πνεύμασιν, καὶ ἐξέρχονται;

kai egeneto thambos epi pantas, kai synelaloyn pros alleloys legontes· Tis o logos oytos oti en exoysia kai dynamei epitassei tois akathartois pneymasin, kai exerchontai;

KJV: And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

AKJV: And they were all amazed, and spoke among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.

ASV: And amazement came upon all, and they spake together, one with another, saying, What is this word? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

YLT: and amazement came upon all, and they were speaking together, with one another, saying, `What is this word, that with authority and power he doth command the unclean spirits, and they come forth?'

Exposition: Luke 4:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:37

Greek

καὶ ἐξεπορεύετο ἦχος περὶ αὐτοῦ εἰς πάντα τόπον τῆς περιχώρου.

kai exeporeyeto echos peri aytoy eis panta topon tes perichoroy.

KJV: And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

AKJV: And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about. ¶

ASV: And there went forth a rumor concerning him into every place of the region round about.

YLT: and there was going forth a fame concerning him to every place of the region round about.

Exposition: Luke 4:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:38

Greek

Ἀναστὰς δὲ ⸀ἀπὸ τῆς συναγωγῆς εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν Σίμωνος. πενθερὰ δὲ τοῦ Σίμωνος ἦν συνεχομένη πυρετῷ μεγάλῳ, καὶ ἠρώτησαν αὐτὸν περὶ αὐτῆς.

Anastas de apo tes synagoges eiselthen eis ten oikian Simonos. penthera de toy Simonos en synechomene pyreto megalo, kai erotesan ayton peri aytes.

KJV: And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

AKJV: And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they sought him for her.

ASV: And he rose up from the synagogue, and entered into the house of Simon. And Simon’s wife’s mother was holden with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

YLT: And having risen out of the synagogue, he entered into the house of Simon, and the mother-in-law of Simon was pressed with a great fever, and they did ask him about her,

Exposition: Luke 4:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:39

Greek

καὶ ἐπιστὰς ἐπάνω αὐτῆς ἐπετίμησεν τῷ πυρετῷ, καὶ ἀφῆκεν αὐτήν· παραχρῆμα δὲ ἀναστᾶσα διηκόνει αὐτοῖς.

kai epistas epano aytes epetimesen to pyreto, kai apheken ayten· parachrema de anastasa diekonei aytois.

KJV: And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

AKJV: And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered to them. ¶

ASV: And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she rose up and ministered unto them.

YLT: and having stood over her, he rebuked the fever, and it left her, and presently, having risen, she was ministering to them.

Exposition: Luke 4:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:40

Greek

Δύνοντος δὲ τοῦ ἡλίου ⸀ἅπαντες ὅσοι εἶχον ἀσθενοῦντας νόσοις ποικίλαις ἤγαγον αὐτοὺς πρὸς αὐτόν· ὁ δὲ ἑνὶ ἑκάστῳ αὐτῶν τὰς χεῖρας ⸂ἐπιτιθεὶς ἐθεράπευεν⸃ αὐτούς.

Dynontos de toy elioy apantes osoi eichon asthenoyntas nosois poikilais egagon aytoys pros ayton· o de eni ekasto ayton tas cheiras epititheis etherapeyen aytoys.

KJV: Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

AKJV: Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

ASV: And when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

YLT: And at the setting of the sun, all, as many as had any ailing with manifold sicknesses, brought them unto him, and he on each one of them his hands having put, did heal them.

Exposition: Luke 4:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:41

Greek

ἐξήρχετο δὲ καὶ δαιμόνια ἀπὸ πολλῶν ⸀κραυγάζοντα καὶ λέγοντα ὅτι Σὺ ⸀εἶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ θεοῦ. καὶ ἐπιτιμῶν οὐκ εἴα αὐτὰ λαλεῖν, ὅτι ᾔδεισαν τὸν χριστὸν αὐτὸν εἶναι.

exercheto de kai daimonia apo pollon kraygazonta kai legonta oti Sy ei o yios toy theoy. kai epitimon oyk eia ayta lalein, oti edeisan ton christon ayton einai.

KJV: And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

AKJV: And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, You are Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

ASV: And demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

YLT: And demons also were coming forth from many, crying out and saying--`Thou art the Christ, the Son of God;' and rebuking, he did not suffer them to speak, because they knew him to be the Christ.

Exposition: Luke 4:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:42

Greek

Γενομένης δὲ ἡμέρας ἐξελθὼν ἐπορεύθη εἰς ἔρημον τόπον· καὶ οἱ ὄχλοι ἐπεζήτουν αὐτόν, καὶ ἦλθον ἕως αὐτοῦ, καὶ κατεῖχον αὐτὸν τοῦ μὴ πορεύεσθαι ἀπʼ αὐτῶν.

Genomenes de emeras exelthon eporeythe eis eremon topon· kai oi ochloi epezetoyn ayton, kai elthon eos aytoy, kai kateichon ayton toy me poreyesthai ap ayton.

KJV: And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.

AKJV: And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came to him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.

ASV: And when it was day, he came out and went into a desert place: and the multitudes sought after him, and came unto him, and would have stayed him, that he should not go from them.

YLT: And day having come, having gone forth, he went on to a desert place, and the multitudes were seeking him, and they came unto him, and were staying him--not to go on from them,

Exposition: Luke 4:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:43

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτοὺς ὅτι Καὶ ταῖς ἑτέραις πόλεσιν εὐαγγελίσασθαί με δεῖ τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ, ὅτι ⸀ἐπὶ τοῦτο ⸀ἀπεστάλην.

o de eipen pros aytoys oti Kai tais eterais polesin eyaggelisasthai me dei ten basileian toy theoy, oti epi toyto apestalen.

KJV: And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

AKJV: And he said to them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

ASV: But he said unto them, I must preach the good tidings of the kingdom of God to the other cities also: for therefore was I sent.

YLT: and he said unto them--`Also to the other cities it behoveth me to proclaim good news of the reign of God, because for this I have been sent;'

Exposition: Luke 4:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 4:44

Greek

καὶ ἦν κηρύσσων ⸂εἰς τὰς συναγωγὰς⸃ τῆς ⸀Ἰουδαίας.

kai en kerysson eis tas synagogas tes Ioydaias.

KJV: And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

AKJV: And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

ASV: And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.

YLT: and he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.

Exposition: Luke 4:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.