Luke 4:32 bbe — And they were surprised at his teaching, for his word was with authority.

Bible in Basic English

"And they were surprised at his teaching, for his word was with authority."

— Luke 4:32, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 4 — Context

29

And they got up and took him out of the town to the edge of the mountain on which their town was, so that they might send him down to his death.

30

But he came through them and went on his way.

31

And he came down to Capernaum, a town of Galilee; and he was giving them teaching on the Sabbath.

32

And they were surprised at his teaching, for his word was with authority.

33

And there was a man in the Synagogue who had an unclean spirit; and he gave a loud cry and said,

34

Let us be! what have we to do with you, Jesus of Nazareth? have you come to put an end to us? I have knowledge who you are, the Holy One of God.

35

And Jesus said to him, Be quiet, and come out of him. And when the evil spirit had put him down on the earth in the middle of them, he came out of him, having done him no damage.

Luke 4:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:32 say?
Luke 4:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they were surprised 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 (BBE): “And they were surprised 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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