Luke 4:20 web — He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.

World English Bible

"He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him."

— Luke 4:20, World English Bible

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Luke 4 — Context

17

The book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the book, and found the place where it was written,

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"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,

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and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."

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He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.

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He began to tell them, "Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."

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All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"

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He said to them, "Doubtless you will tell me this parable, 'Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in your hometown.'"

Luke 4:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:20 say?
Luke 4:20 in the World English Bible reads: “He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.”
Where is Luke 4:20 in the Bible?
Luke 4:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 20.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 4:20.
What translation should I read Luke 4:20 in?
Luke 4:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 4:20?
Luke 4:20 reads (WEB): “He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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