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Luke 4:15

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 4:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
Luke 4:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God.
13And when the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him for a season.
14And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a fame went out concerning him through all the region round about.
15And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
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.
17And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And he opened the book, and found the place where it was written,
18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he taught in their synagogues, etc.] In the public places of worship used by the Galilaeans, where they met on sabbath days and weekdays, to read and pray, and hear the Scriptures expounded; and Christ engaging here as a public teacher, was the reason of his fame being spread around the country: being glorified of all; that heard him: they were astonished at his doctrine; they wondered at his gracious words; they praised him as a preacher; and glorified him, and God for him, because of the mighty works which were done by him.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Glorified of all - Praised by all; or, all were pleased with his instructions, and admired his wisdom. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Being glorified of all - So God usually gives strong cordials after strong temptations. But neither their approbation continued long, nor the outward calm which he now enjoyed. Luke 4:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Luk 4:16, Luk 13:10; Mat 4:23, Mat 9:35, Mat 13:54; Mar 1:39 being: Isa 55:5; Mat 9:8; Mar 1:27, Mar 1:45 Luke 4:16”
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