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Luke 4:15

What does Luke 4:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 4:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 4:15 means

Verse 15 notes that Jesus taught in synagogues and was glorified by all. His teaching attracted praise and respect for its content and manner. 'Glorified of all' suggests that people were impressed by the grace and authority with which he spoke. His synagogue ministry shows he entered Jewish religious life as a teacher and interpreter of Scripture. The phrase captures the initial warm reception many gave to the Messiah’s message—people admired his wisdom and perceived something exceptional in his presence and words, foreshadowing both acclaim and later rejection.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he was teaching in their Synagogues and all men gave him praise.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he taught in their synagogues and was magnified by all.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

Context

Following the spreading fame in verse 14, this verse highlights the public reception: Jesus teaches and is well regarded. It prepares for the return to Nazareth in verse 16, where familiarity will complicate the reception. The chapter contrasts general admiration with the particular skepticism he will meet at home, underscoring the paradox that a prophet can be honored publicly yet rejected personally. This contrast deepens the reader’s appreciation for Jesus’ complex reception.

v.14And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a fame went out concerning him through all the region round about.

v.15This passage

v.16And 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 9:8

    But when the multitudes saw it, they were afraid, and glorified God, who had given such authority unto men.

  • Mark 1:45

    But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to spread abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

  • Matthew 4:23

    And Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of disease and all manner of sickness among the people.

  • Mark 1:27

    And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.

  • Luke 13:10

    And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath day.

  • Mark 1:39

    And he went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.

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