Luke 4:44
What does Luke 4:44 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 4:44 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 4:44 means
Verse 44 summarizes that Jesus was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee. This final line emphasizes the regular, public, and institutional setting of his proclamation—he taught within the Jewish community’s centers across the region. Preaching in synagogues shows continuity with Jewish worship and law while bringing new revelation about the kingdom. The verse closes the chapter by underlining the pattern of ministry: authoritative teaching, compassionate deeds, and traveling proclamation that together reveal the Messiah’s person and inaugurate God’s restorative reign throughout Galilee.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he was teaching in the Synagogues of Galilee.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
Context
This concluding verse ties together the chapter’s scenes: after temptation, temptation victory, and initial demonstrations, Jesus embarks on regional ministry. It follows his declaration to go to other cities and summarizes his method: synagogue-based preaching across Galilee. The chapter thus ends by situating his ministry in a wider public sphere, preparing readers for more detailed accounts of teaching, miracles, and growing opposition in subsequent chapters.
v.43But 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.
v.44This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 1:39
And he went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.
- Luke 4:15
And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
- 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.
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