Luke 4:20-22

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Luke 4:20 tn Grk “And closing.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the transition to a new topic.
2. Luke 4:20 tn Grk “closing,” but a scroll of this period would have to be rolled up. The participle πτύξας (ptuxas) has been translated as a finite verb due to the requirements of contemporary English style.
3. Luke 4:20 tn Or “gazing at,” “staring at.”
4. Luke 4:21 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
5. Luke 4:21 sn See the note on today in 2:11.
6. Luke 4:21 tn Grk “in your hearing.”
7. Luke 4:22 tn Grk “And all.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
8. Luke 4:22 tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
9. Luke 4:22 sn The form of the question assumes a positive reply. It really amounts to an objection, as Jesus’ response in the next verses shows. Jesus spoke smoothly and impressively. He made a wonderful declaration, but could a local carpenter’s son make such an offer? That was their real question.