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Luke 4:22
New English Translation
Luke 4:22
New English Translation
22 All[a] were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They[b] said, “Isn’t this[c] Joseph’s son?”
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- Luke 4:22 tn Grk “And all.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
- Luke 4:22 tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
- Luke 4:22 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.
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