Luke 4:20-22

4:20 Then ¹  he rolled up ²  the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on ³  him. 4:21 Then ⁴  he began to tell them, “Today ⁵  this scripture has been fulfilled even as you heard it being read.” ⁶  4:22 All ⁷  were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They ⁸  said, “Isn’t this ⁹  Joseph’s son?”

[4:20]  ¹ tn Grk “And closing.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the transition to a new topic.

[4:20]  ² tn Grk “closing,” but a scroll of this period would have to be rolled up. The participle πτύξας (ptuxas) has been translated as a finite verb due to the requirements of contemporary English style.

[4:20]  ³ tn Or “gazing at,” “staring at.”

[4:21]  ⁴ tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

[4:21]  ⁵ sn See the note on today in 2:11.

[4:21]  ⁶ tn Grk “in your hearing.”

[4:22]  ⁷ tn Grk “And all.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[4:22]  ⁸ tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[4:22]  ⁹ 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.