Luke 4:32 asv — and they were astonished at his teaching; for his word was with authority.

American Standard Version

"and they were astonished at his teaching; for his word was with authority. "

— Luke 4:32, American Standard Version

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Luke 4 — Context

29

and they rose up, and cast him forth out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.

30

But he passing through the midst of them went his way.

31

And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath day:

32

and they were astonished at his teaching; for his word was with authority.

33

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

34

Ah! what have we to do with thee, Jesus thou Nazarene? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.

35

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the demon had thrown him down in the midst, he came out of him, having done him no hurt.

Luke 4:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:32 say?
Luke 4:32 in the American Standard Version reads: “and they were astonished at his teaching; for his word was with authority. ”
Where is Luke 4:32 in the Bible?
Luke 4:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 32.
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 4:32.
What translation should I read Luke 4:32 in?
Luke 4:32 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 4:32?
Luke 4:32 reads (ASV): “and they were astonished at his teaching; for his word was with authority. ” 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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