Luke 4:15
New International Version
He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.

New Living Translation
He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.

English Standard Version
And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Berean Standard Bible
He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.

Berean Literal Bible
And He was teaching in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

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

New King James Version
And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

New American Standard Bible
And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all.

NASB 1995
And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all.

NASB 1977
And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He was teaching in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Amplified Bible
And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised and glorified and honored by all.

Berean Annotated Bible
He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.

Christian Standard Bible
He was teaching in their synagogues, being praised by everyone.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He was teaching in their synagogues, being acclaimed by everyone.

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

Contemporary English Version
He taught in the Jewish synagogues, and everyone praised him.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He taught in the synagogues, and everyone praised him.

Good News Translation
He taught in the synagogues and was praised by everyone.

International Standard Version
He began to teach in their synagogues and was continuously receiving praise from everyone.

NET Bible
He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by all.

New Heart English Bible
He taught in their synagogues, being praised by all.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Weymouth New Testament
And He proceeded to teach in their synagogues, winning praise from all.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.

World English Bible
He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He was teaching in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Berean Literal Bible
And He was teaching in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Young's Literal Translation
and he was teaching in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he taught in their assemblies, being honoured of all.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he taught in their synagogues, and was magnified by all.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he taught in their synagogues, and he was magnified by everyone.

New American Bible
He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all.

New Revised Standard Version
He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he taught in their synagogues, and was praised by every man.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he was teaching in their assemblies and he was being praised by every person.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Godbey New Testament
And He was teaching in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Haweis New Testament
And he taught in their synagogues, being universally admired.

Mace New Testament
for he preach'd in their synagogues with universal applause.

Weymouth New Testament
And He proceeded to teach in their synagogues, winning praise from all.

Worrell New Testament
And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Worsley New Testament
and He taught in their synagogues with universal applause.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Jesus Begins His Ministry
14Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. 15 He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone. 16Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read,…

Cross References
He taught in their synagogues

Matthew 4:23
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Matthew 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.

Mark 1:39
So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
and was glorified by everyone

Luke 13:17
When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.

Luke 19:37
And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:

Luke 2:52
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Matthew 4:23
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Mark 1:21-22
Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. / The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

Matthew 7:28-29
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

John 7:15
The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”

Matthew 13:54
Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.

Mark 6:2
When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?

John 6:59
Jesus said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.

Acts 13:15
After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”

Acts 17:2
As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

Matthew 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.


Treasury of Scripture

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

he.

Luke 4:16
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.

Luke 13:10
And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

being.

Isaiah 55:5
Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.

Matthew 9:8
But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

Mark 1:27,45
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him…

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Luke 4
1. The fasting and temptation of Jesus.
14. He begins to preach.
16. The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.
33. He cures one possessed of a demon,
38. Peter's mother-in-law,
40. and various other sick persons.
41. The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.
42. He preaches through the cities of Galilee.












He taught in their synagogues

Synagogues served as local centers for Scripture reading, instruction, prayer, and community life. Jesus taught openly among the people, presenting the truth of God’s Word and revealing the fulfillment of God’s promises through His ministry.

Mat 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues,…
Mat 9:35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages,…
Mrk 1:39 So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues…

and was glorified by everyone.

His teaching drew widespread admiration because He spoke with authority and brought hope to those waiting for God’s promised salvation. This early favor would later give way to opposition as many rejected His claims and message.

Luk 13:17 When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated.…
Luk 19:37 And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives,…
Luk 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is teaching in the synagogues.

2. Synagogues
Jewish places of worship and community gathering where Jesus taught. They were central to Jewish religious life.

3. Galilee
The region where Jesus was teaching at this time, known for being a diverse area with both Jewish and Gentile populations.

4. The People
The Jewish community in Galilee who were present in the synagogues and who glorified Jesus for His teachings.
Teaching Points
The Authority of Jesus' Teaching
Jesus taught with authority, which was recognized and glorified by those who heard Him. This authority comes from His divine nature and fulfillment of prophecy.

The Role of Synagogues in Jesus' Ministry
Synagogues were strategic locations for Jesus to reach the Jewish community. They were places of learning and discussion, making them ideal for His teachings.

The Response of the People
The people's glorification of Jesus indicates their recognition of something extraordinary in His teaching. It challenges us to consider how we respond to the teachings of Christ today.

The Importance of Teaching in Ministry
Teaching is a vital component of ministry, as demonstrated by Jesus. It is through teaching that understanding and transformation occur.

Engaging with Scripture in Community
Jesus' example encourages us to engage with Scripture in community settings, fostering discussion and growth in faith.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 4:15?

2. How can we teach with authority like Jesus in Luke 4:15 today?

3. What does "taught in their synagogues" reveal about Jesus' ministry priorities?

4. How does Luke 4:15 connect with Matthew 7:29 on teaching authority?

5. How can we gain favor with others while sharing God's Word?

6. What steps can we take to deepen our understanding of Scripture like Jesus?

7. What does Luke 4:15 reveal about Jesus' authority and teaching style in synagogues?

8. How does Luke 4:15 reflect the acceptance of Jesus' message by the people?

9. Why is Jesus' teaching in synagogues significant in Luke 4:15?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 4?


(15) Being glorified.--The dawn of the day of work was bright. Wonder, admiration, glory, waited on the new Prophet. Soon, however, when His preaching involved a demand on men's faith and obedience beyond what they had expected, it roused opposition, and the narrative that follows is the first stage of that antagonism.

Again, as in St. Matthew, the reader must be reminded that the narrative of John 2-5 comes in between the Temptation and the commencement of the Galilean ministry.

Verse 15. - And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. His miracles, his words touching and eloquent, perhaps too a dim memory of marvels which had happened years before at his birth, shed round the new Teacher a halo of glory. It was only when, instead of the Messianic hopes of conquest and power which they cherished, a life of brave self-denial and quiet generosity was preached, that the reaction against him set in. The men of Nazareth, with their violent antagonism, which we are about to consider, were only, after all, a few months in advance of the rest of the nation in their rejection of the Messiah.

Luke 4:15 shows Jesus, fresh from victory over temptation, teaching God’s Word at the center of Jewish life and immediately receiving enthusiastic praise. The verse highlights His mission priorities—Scripture first, Spirit power, public witness—and foreshadows both the glory He rightly deserves and the mixed reactions He will endure on the path to the cross.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

taught
ἐδίδασκεν (edidasken)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1321: To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

synagogues
συναγωγαῖς (synagōgais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4864: From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church.

and was glorified
δοξαζόμενος (doxazomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1392: To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious.

by
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).

everyone.
πάντων (pantōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.


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