Was preaching (ην κηρυσσων). Periphrastic imperfect active, describing his first tour of Galilee in accord with the purpose just s…

And when it was . . .—Again we have a narrative omitted by St. Matthew, but common to St. Luke and St. Mark. See Notes on Mark 1:3…

St. John Chrysostom: After He had bestowed sufficient favor upon the people through miracles, it was necessary for Him to depa…

Shifting quickly from dusk to dawn, Luke portrays Jesus in a sharply contrasted setting. He is alone. Surprisingly, in view of his special attentio…

And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee .
] In the several synagogues that were in different cities and towns t…

Christ's preaching greatly affected the people, and an effective power accompanied it, reaching their consciences. These miracles showed Christ to …