Luke 4:21
New International Version
He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

New Living Translation
Then he began to speak to them. “The Scripture you’ve just heard has been fulfilled this very day!”

English Standard Version
And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

Berean Standard Bible
and He began by saying, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."

King James Bible
And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

New King James Version
And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

New American Standard Bible
Now He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

NASB 1995
And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

NASB 1977
And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

Amplified Bible
He began speaking to them: “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing and in your presence.”

Christian Standard Bible
He began by saying to them, “Today as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He began by saying to them, “Today as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.”

American Standard Version
And he began to say unto them, To-day hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears.

Contemporary English Version
Then Jesus said to them, "What you have just heard me read has come true today."

English Revised Version
And he began to say unto them, Today hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he said to them, "This passage came true today when you heard me read it."

Good News Translation
as he said to them, "This passage of scripture has come true today, as you heard it being read."

International Standard Version
he began to say to them, "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled, as you've heard it read aloud."

Majority Standard Bible
and He began by saying, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

NET Bible
Then he began to tell them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled even as you heard it being read."

New Heart English Bible
He began to tell them, "Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he began to say to them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

Weymouth New Testament
Then He proceeded to say to them, "To-day is this Scripture fulfilled in your hearing."

World English Bible
He began to tell them, “Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He began to say to them, “Today this writing has been fulfilled in your ears”;

Berean Literal Bible
And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."

Young's Literal Translation
And he began to say unto them -- 'To-day hath this writing been fulfilled in your ears;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he began to say to them, That this day has this writing been filled up in your ears.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he began to say to them: This day is fulfilled this scripture in your ears.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then he began to say to them, “On this day, this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

New American Bible
He said to them, “Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he began to say to them, To-day this scripture is fulfilled in your ears.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he began to say to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your ears.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he began to say to them: This scripture which you have heard, is this day fulfilled.

Godbey New Testament
And He began to say to them; This day has this Scripture been fulfilled in your ears.

Haweis New Testament
And he began to say to them, To day this scripture is fulfilled in your ears.

Mace New Testament
he undertook to show them, how the passage they had heard, was actually then accomplished.

Weymouth New Testament
Then He proceeded to say to them, "To-day is this Scripture fulfilled in your hearing."

Worrell New Testament
And He began to say to them, "To-day has this Scripture been fulfilled in your ears."

Worsley New Testament
And He said unto them, this day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Rejection at Nazareth
20Then He rolled up the scroll, returned it to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on Him, 21and He began by saying, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.…

Cross References
Isaiah 61:1-2
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, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,

Matthew 5:17
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.

John 5:39
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,

Acts 13:32-33
And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers / He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’

Hebrews 1:1-2
On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

Matthew 11:4-5
Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: / The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

John 4:25-26
The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.” / Jesus answered, “I who speak to you am He.”

Acts 3:18
But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer.

Romans 15:8
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,

2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

Matthew 13:14-17
In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ / But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. ...

John 1:45
Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

Romans 1:2-4
the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, / regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, / and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Peter 1:10-12
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.


Treasury of Scripture

And he began to say to them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

This day.

Luke 10:23,24
And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: …

Matthew 13:14
And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

John 4:25,26
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things…

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Luke 4
1. The fasting and temptation of Jesus.
14. He begins to preach.
16. The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.
33. He cures one possessed of a demon,
38. Peter's mother-in-law,
40. and various other sick persons.
41. The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.
42. He preaches through the cities of Galilee.














He began
The phrase "He began" signifies the initiation of Jesus' public ministry in the synagogue. The Greek word used here is "ἤρξατο" (ērxato), which implies a deliberate and purposeful commencement. This moment marks a pivotal point in the Gospel of Luke, as Jesus transitions from His private life to His public role as the Messiah. Historically, this setting in the synagogue is significant, as it was a central place for teaching and community gathering in Jewish life. Jesus' choice to begin His ministry here underscores His connection to Jewish tradition and His role in fulfilling the Scriptures.

by saying
The phrase "by saying" indicates that Jesus is about to deliver a message of great importance. The Greek word "λέγειν" (legein) is used, which means to speak or to say. This is not just casual conversation; it is a proclamation. In the context of the synagogue, where the reading and interpretation of Scripture were central, Jesus' words carry the weight of divine revelation. This moment is a fulfillment of prophecy and a declaration of His identity and mission.

to them
The phrase "to them" refers to the audience in the synagogue, which would have included both regular attendees and religious leaders. This is significant because Jesus is addressing those who are familiar with the Scriptures and the prophecies concerning the Messiah. The direct address emphasizes the personal nature of His message and the immediate relevance to His listeners. It also highlights the communal aspect of His ministry, as He engages directly with the people of Israel.

Today
The word "Today" is crucial in this context. The Greek word "σήμερον" (sēmeron) signifies immediacy and urgency. Jesus is declaring that the fulfillment of the prophecy is not a distant future event but is happening in their presence. This word bridges the past promises of God with the present reality of Jesus' ministry. It emphasizes the "now" of God's salvation plan, inviting the listeners to recognize and respond to the momentous occasion.

this Scripture
The phrase "this Scripture" refers to the passage Jesus had just read from Isaiah 61:1-2. The Greek word "γραφή" (graphē) is used, which means writing or Scripture. This highlights the authority and sacredness of the text. By referring to "this Scripture," Jesus is identifying Himself as the fulfillment of the prophetic words, asserting His messianic identity and mission. It underscores the continuity of God's plan as revealed through the Scriptures.

is fulfilled
The phrase "is fulfilled" is a declaration of the completion of prophecy. The Greek word "πεπλήρωται" (peplērōtai) means to fill up or to complete. This indicates that what was promised and anticipated in the Scriptures has now come to fruition in Jesus. It is a powerful affirmation of His role as the Messiah and the inaugurator of God's kingdom. This fulfillment is not just a historical event but an ongoing reality in the lives of believers.

in your hearing
The phrase "in your hearing" emphasizes the personal and immediate nature of the fulfillment. The Greek word "ἀκοῇ" (akoē) refers to hearing or listening. This indicates that the fulfillment of the prophecy is not just an abstract concept but a tangible reality experienced by those present. It invites the listeners to be active participants in the unfolding of God's plan. This phrase also serves as a call to faith, urging the audience to recognize and accept Jesus as the promised Messiah.

(21) This day is this scripture fulfilled.--It is obvious that we have here only the opening, words of the sermon preached on the text from Isaiah. There must have been more than this, remembered too vaguely for record, to explain the admiration of which the next clause speaks. But this was what startled them: He had left them as the son of the carpenter--mother, brethren, sisters were still among them--and now He came back claiming to be the Christ, and to make words that had seemed to speak of a far-off glorious dream, as a living and present reality.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

He began
ἤρξατο (ērxato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.

by saying,
λέγειν (legein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“Today
Σήμερον (Sēmeron)
Adverb
Strong's 4594: Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now.

this
αὕτη (hautē)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

Scripture
γραφὴ (graphē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1124: (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.

is fulfilled
πεπλήρωται (peplērōtai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4137: From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

hearing.”
ὠσὶν (ōsin)
Noun - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3775: (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.


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