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Empowered by the Spirit
Commentators emphasize that Jesus began his public ministry "in the power of the Spirit." This wasn't just a title, but a dynamic, active force (the Greek word is dynamis, the root of "dynamite"). Scholars note this marks a new phase in his work, empowered for teaching and miracles. As one commentator points out, if Jesus, the Son of God, relied on the Spirit's power for ministry, how much more should believers seek it?
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 4:14
18th Century
Theologian
In the power of the Spirit. By the influence or direction of the Spirit.
A fame. A report. See Matthew 4:24.
AT Robertson
On Luke 4:14
Returned (υπεστρεψεν). Luke does not fill in the gap between the temptations in the wilderness of Judea and the Galilean Ministry.…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 4:14
19th Century
Bishop
Returned in the power of the Spirit.—The phrase, which meets us again in Romans 15:13, indicates a new phase of the life of the Son of Man…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 4:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee:…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 4:14
Once again, as Jesus enters a new phase of his experience, Luke mentions the special activity of the Holy Spirit. So far we have seen the Spirit’s …
John Gill
On Luke 4:14
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit
Of which he was full, and by which he was led into the wilderness, and…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 4:14–30
17th Century
Minister
Christ taught in their synagogues, their places of public worship, where they met to read, expound, and apply the word, to pray and praise. All the…