Luke 4:14
What does Luke 4:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 4:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 4:14 means
Luke 4:14 says Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the surrounding region. The expression 'in the power of the Spirit' contrasts the earlier wilderness testing; instead of being led into trial, he now moves forward empowered for mission. His authority and ability to teach, heal, and cast out demons flow from Spirit-anointing. The spreading fame shows that his words and works quickly attracted attention, marking the transition from private preparation to public ministry that will confront both hope and hostility.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a fame went out concerning him through all the region round about.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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
American Standard Version · 1901And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a fame went out concerning him through all the region round about.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Jesus came back to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news of him went through all the country round about.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Jesus turned back in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a fame went forth through all the region round about concerning him,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Jesus returned in the power of the spirit, into Galilee: and the fame of him went out through the whole country.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee; and a rumour went out into the whole surrounding country about him;
Context
This verse bridges the temptation narrative and the public ministry that follows. After enduring temptation, Jesus is empowered, and his reputation grows. The chapter now moves from private testing to visible ministry—teaching, healing, and confrontation in synagogues. The speed of the news underscores people’s hunger for hope and sets up the varied responses Jesus will receive: wonder, skepticism, and ultimately hostility in Nazareth. The Spirit’s role frames all that follows as divinely authorized.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 1:28
And the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about.
- Mark 1:14
Now after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,
- John 4:43
And after the two days he went forth from thence into Galilee.
- Matthew 9:26
And the fame hereof went forth into all that land.
- Matthew 4:12
Now when he heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee;
- Acts 10:37
that saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judæa, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
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