Luke 4:31 cpdv — And he descended to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And there he taught them on the Sabbaths.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he descended to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And there he taught them on the Sabbaths. "

— Luke 4:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 4 — Context

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And all those in the synagogue, upon hearing these things, were filled with anger.

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And they rose up and drove him beyond the city. And they brought him all the way to the edge of the mount, upon which their city had been built, so that they might throw him down violently.

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But passing through their midst, he went away.

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And he descended to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And there he taught them on the Sabbaths.

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And they were astonished at his doctrine, for his word was spoken with authority.

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And in the synagogue, there was a man who had an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice,

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saying: “Let us alone. What are we to you, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know you who you are: the Holy One of God.”

Luke 4:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 4:31 say?
Luke 4:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he descended to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And there he taught them on the Sabbaths. ”
Where is Luke 4:31 in the Bible?
Luke 4:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 31.
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 4:31.
What translation should I read Luke 4:31 in?
Luke 4:31 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 4:31?
Luke 4:31 reads (CPDV): “And he descended to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And there he taught them on the Sabbaths. ” 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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