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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And he kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So he continued to travel around, preaching in synagogues throughout Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So He kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So He kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So He kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So He continued preaching in the synagogues of Judea [the country of the Jews, including Galilee].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So he kept on preaching in the synagogues in Judea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So he spread his message in the synagogues of Judea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So he preached in the synagogues throughout the country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So he continued to preach in the synagogues of Galilee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So he continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And for some time He preached in the synagogues in Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he was proclaiming in the assemblies of Galilee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So he continued proclaiming the message in the synagogues of Judea.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he continued to preach in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he continued preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />accordingly he went preaching in the synagogues through all Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And for some time He preached in the synagogues in Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />So He went <i>on</i> preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/4-44.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1708" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">Jesus Preaches in Judea</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">43</span>But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.” <span class="reftext">44</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He continued</a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kēryssōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">to preach</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgas (N-AFP) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogues</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2449.htm" title="2449: Ioudaias (N-GFS) -- Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.">of Judea.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a></span><br />Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-39.htm">Mark 1:39</a></span><br />So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a></span><br />Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-14.htm">Mark 1:14-15</a></span><br />After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. / “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Matthew 11:1</a></span><br />After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-1.htm">John 7:1</a></span><br />After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54</a></span><br />Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-43.htm">John 4:43-45</a></span><br />After two days, Jesus left for Galilee. / Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. / Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-21.htm">Matthew 15:21</a></span><br />Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: / The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a></span><br />“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a></span><br />He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a></span><br />How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.</p><p class="hdg">he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/4-15.htm">Luke 4:15</a></b></br> And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a></b></br> And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-39.htm">Mark 1:39</a></b></br> And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.</p><p class="hdg">Galilee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1</a></b></br> Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/9-2.htm">Luke 9:2</a></b></br> And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-19.htm">Luke 2:19</a></b></br> But Mary kept all these things, and pondered <i>them</i> in her heart.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/3-1.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/luke/3-3.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/luke/1-29.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Synagogues</a> <a href="/luke/4-36.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/luke/5-32.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/5-17.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/luke/7-30.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Synagogues</a> <a href="/luke/5-17.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-1.htm">The fasting and temptation of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">He begins to preach.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-16.htm">The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-33.htm">He cures one possessed of a demon,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Peter's mother-in-law,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-40.htm">and various other sick persons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-41.htm">The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-42.htm">He preaches through the cities of Galilee.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His preaching was not a one-time event but a continuous effort to spread the message of the Kingdom of God. This reflects the dedication and urgency of His mission. The Greek word for "preach" here is "kērussō," which means to proclaim or herald, indicating the authoritative nature of His message. Jesus' preaching was central to His ministry, as seen throughout the Gospels, where He consistently taught about repentance, the coming Kingdom, and the fulfillment of prophecy.<p><b>in the synagogues</b><br>The synagogue was the center of Jewish religious life and community gatherings. It served as a place for prayer, reading of the Scriptures, and teaching. Jesus' choice to preach in synagogues shows His initial focus on the Jewish people, fulfilling His role as the Messiah promised to Israel. Synagogues provided a ready audience familiar with the Scriptures, allowing Jesus to connect His teachings to the Old Testament prophecies. This setting also reflects the pattern of the early church, where the apostles often began their ministry in synagogues before reaching out to the Gentiles.<p><b>of Judea</b><br>Judea was a significant region in the southern part of ancient Israel, encompassing Jerusalem, the religious and cultural heart of Judaism. Preaching in Judea indicates Jesus' strategic approach to His ministry, starting in areas with strong Jewish identity and influence. This region was also the site of many prophetic fulfillments, as the Messiah was expected to arise from the lineage of David, whose city was Bethlehem in Judea. Jesus' presence in Judea underscores His fulfillment of messianic prophecies and His role as the Savior for both Jews and Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is actively engaged in His ministry, preaching the good news of the Kingdom of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/synagogues.htm">Synagogues</a></b><br>These were Jewish places of worship and community gathering. Jesus often used synagogues as venues for teaching and proclaiming His message.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a></b><br>A region in ancient Israel, significant in Jewish history and culture. Jesus' ministry in Judea highlights His mission to reach the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_preaching.htm">The Importance of Preaching</a></b><br>Jesus prioritized preaching the Word of God, demonstrating its centrality in His ministry. As followers of Christ, we should value and support the preaching of the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_ministry_locations.htm">Strategic Ministry Locations</a></b><br>Jesus chose synagogues as strategic locations for His ministry. We should consider where we can effectively share the Gospel in our own communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_ministry.htm">Faithfulness in Ministry</a></b><br>Jesus' consistent preaching in Judea shows His dedication. We are called to be faithful in our own ministry efforts, regardless of the challenges we face.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_engagement.htm">Cultural Engagement</a></b><br>Jesus engaged with the Jewish culture and religious practices of His time. We should seek to understand and engage with the cultures around us to effectively communicate the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jesus_of_nazareth.htm">Who was Jesus of Nazareth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_occurred_in_the_400_years'_silence.htm">What happened during the 400 years of silence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_9_1-2's_'great_light'_fit_history.htm">How does Isaiah 9:1-2's mention of a 'great light' align with historical records, which offer no clear evidence of a miraculous event in Galilee at that time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_zealots_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the Zealots in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44) <span class= "bld">He preached.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">was preaching.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/4-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">He continued</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to preach</span><br /><span class="grk">κηρύσσων</span> <span class="translit">(kēryssōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> </span><span class="str2">To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰς</span> <span class="translit">(tas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">synagogues</span><br /><span class="grk">συναγωγὰς</span> <span class="translit">(synagōgas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> </span><span class="str2">From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judea.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰουδαίας</span> <span class="translit">(Ioudaias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2449.htm">Strong's 2449: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/4-44.htm">Luke 4:44 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/4-44.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 4:44 He was preaching in the synagogues (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/4-43.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 4:43"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 4:43" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/5-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 5:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 5:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>