20 And he closed the book, and gave it again to the minister, and sat down: and the eyes of all that were in the Synagogue were fastened on him.

21 Then he began to say unto them, This day is the Scripture fulfilled in your ears.

22 [a]And all [b]bare him witness, and [c]wondered at the [d]gracious words, which proceeded out of his mouth, and said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 4:22 Familiarity causeth Christ to be contemned, and therefore he oftentimes goeth to strangers.
  2. Luke 4:22 Approved those things, which he spake, with common consent and voice: for the word, witness, signifieth in this place, and many others to allow and approve a thing with open confession.
  3. Luke 4:22 Not only the doctors, but also the common people were present at this conference of the Scriptures: and besides that their mother tongue was used, for else how could the people have wondered? Paul appointed the same order in the Church at Corinth, 1 Cor. 14.
  4. Luke 4:22 Words full of the mighty power of God, which appeared in all his doings as well, and allured men marvelously unto him, Ps. 45:2, grace is poured into thy lips.

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