Luke 4:14

“And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit, etc.] Of which he was full, and by which he was led into the wilderness, and had combated with Satan, and had got the victory over him; and by virtue of which, he entered on his public ministry, wrought miracles, and taught with authority. A like way of speaking is used by the Targumist, on (<330308>Micah 3:8). I am filled, hawbn jwr Pwqtb, “with the power of the spirit of prophecy”, from before the Lord. Moreover, this phrase is used, to show that his return into Galilee, where he had been brought up, and from whence he came to John at Jordan, did not arise from a natural love to his country, and a fond desire of being there again; but was…”

“On the temptation of Jesus, see the notes at Matthew 4:1-11. Luke 4:2 Being forty days tempted - That is, through forty days he was “tried” in various ways by the devil. The temptations, however, which are recorded by Matthew and Luke did not take place until the forty days were finished. See Matthew 4:2-3. He did eat nothing - He was sustained by the power of God during this season of extraordinary fasting. Luke 4:13 Departed for a season - For a time. From this it appears that our Saviour was “afterward” subjected to temptations by Satan, but no “particular” temptations are recorded after this. From John 14:30, it seems that the devil tried or tempted him in the agony in Gethsemane.…”

“Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit - Being more abundantly strengthened after his conflict. Luke 4:15”

“4:14 Jesus returned to Galilee: The story of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee begins here, and continues through 9:50. • filled with the Holy Spirit’s power: At his baptism, Jesus was anointed and empowered to accomplish his role as the Messiah (see 3:22; 4:1, 14, 18).”

“returned: Mat 4:12; Mar 1:14; Joh 4:43; Act 10:37 in: Luk 4:1 and there: Mat 4:23-25; Mar 1:28 Luke 4:15”