Luke 1:21

1:21 Now ¹  the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they began to wonder ²  why he was delayed in the holy place. ³ 

Luke 4:22

4:22 All ⁴  were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They ⁵  said, “Isn’t this ⁶  Joseph’s son?”

¹ tn Grk “And.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.

² tn The imperfect verb ἐθαύμαζον (eqaumazon) has been translated as an ingressive imperfect.

³ tn Or “temple.” See the note on the phrase “the holy place” in v. 9.

⁴ tn Grk “And all.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

⁵ tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

⁶ 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.