Luke 4:22

4:22 All ¹  were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They ²  said, “Isn’t this ³  Joseph’s son?”

Luke 6:47

6:47 “Everyone who comes to me and listens to my words and puts them into practice ⁴  – I will show you what he is like:

Luke 20:26

20:26 Thus ⁵  they were unable in the presence of the people to trap ⁶  him with his own words. ⁷  And stunned ⁸  by his answer, they fell silent.

Luke 21:15

21:15 For I will give you the words ⁹  along with the wisdom ¹⁰  that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.

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¹ tn Grk “And all.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

² tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

³ 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.

⁴ tn Grk “and does them.”

⁵ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “thus” to indicate the implied result of Jesus’ unexpected answer.

⁶ tn On this term, see BDAG 374 s.v. ἐπιλαμβάνομαι 3.

⁷ tn Grk “to trap him in a saying.”

⁸ tn Or “amazed.”

⁹ tn Grk “a mouth.” It is a metonymy and refers to the reply the Lord will give to them.

¹⁰ tn Grk “and wisdom.”