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A Season of Universal Praise
Commentators emphasize that the beginning of Jesus' public ministry was marked by widespread admiration. Scholars note the original Greek implies a continuous, ongoing state of being 'glorified' or praised by everyone. This initial popularity was a testament to the divine power and wisdom evident in his teaching from the very start, compelling even those who would later oppose him to admire him.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 4:15
18th Century
Theologian
Glorified of all. Praised by all; or, all were pleased with his instructions, and admired his wisdom.
AT Robertson
On Luke 4:15
And he taught (κα αυτος εδιδασκεν). Luke is fond of this mode of transition so that it is not certain that he means to emphasize "…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 4:15
19th Century
Bishop
Being glorified.—The dawn of the day of work was bright. Wonder, admiration, glory, waited on the new Prophet. Soon, however, when…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 4:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
And there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
He b…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 4:15
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 Calvin
On Luke 4:15
16th Century
Theologian
He was glorified by all. This is stated by Luke specifically to inform us that from the very beginning, a divine power shone in Christ and…
John Gill
On Luke 4:15
17th Century
Pastor
And he taught in their synagogues
In the public places of worship used by the Galilaeans, where they met on sabbath …
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…