Discovery BoxLuke 4:22 
Context4:22 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
Context6:47 “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
Context20:26 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
Context21:15 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.
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.”
