Luke 4:15

15 He taught in the synagogues, and everyone praised him.

Luke 4:15 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 4:15

And he taught in their synagogues
In the public places of worship used by the Galilaeans, where they met on sabbath days and weekdays, to read and pray, and hear the Scriptures expounded; and Christ engaging here as a public teacher, was the reason of his fame being spread around the country:

being glorified of all;
that heard him: they were astonished at his doctrine; they wondered at his gracious words; they praised him as a preacher; and glorified him, and God for him, because of the mighty works which were done by him.

Luke 4:15 In-Context

13 After the devil had finished tempting Jesus in every possible way, the devil left him until another time.

14 Jesus returned to Galilee. The power of the Spirit was with him, and the news about him spread throughout the surrounding country.

15 He taught in the synagogues, and everyone praised him.

16 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As usual he went into the synagogue on the day of worship. He stood up to read the lesson.

17 The attendant gave him the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened it and found the place where it read: