Luke 4:14

Authorized King James Version

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And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

Original Language Analysis

καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὑπέστρεψεν returned G5290
ὑπέστρεψεν returned
Strong's: G5290
Word #: 2 of 21
to turn under (behind), i.e., to return (literally or figuratively)
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 3 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς Jesus G2424
Ἰησοῦς Jesus
Strong's: G2424
Word #: 4 of 21
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 5 of 21
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
τῇ G3588
τῇ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 6 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δυνάμει the power G1411
δυνάμει the power
Strong's: G1411
Word #: 7 of 21
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 8 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πνεύματος of the Spirit G4151
πνεύματος of the Spirit
Strong's: G4151
Word #: 9 of 21
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
εἰς into G1519
εἰς into
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 10 of 21
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν G3588
τὴν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 11 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Γαλιλαίαν Galilee G1056
Γαλιλαίαν Galilee
Strong's: G1056
Word #: 12 of 21
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 13 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
φήμη a fame G5345
φήμη a fame
Strong's: G5345
Word #: 14 of 21
a saying, i.e., rumor ("fame")
ἐξῆλθεν there went out G1831
ἐξῆλθεν there went out
Strong's: G1831
Word #: 15 of 21
to issue (literally or figuratively)
καθ' through G2596
καθ' through
Strong's: G2596
Word #: 16 of 21
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
ὅλης all G3650
ὅλης all
Strong's: G3650
Word #: 17 of 21
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
τῆς G3588
τῆς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 18 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
περιχώρου the region round about G4066
περιχώρου the region round about
Strong's: G4066
Word #: 19 of 21
around the region, i.e., circumjacent (as noun, with g1093 implied vicinity)
περὶ of G4012
περὶ of
Strong's: G4012
Word #: 20 of 21
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
αὐτοῦ him G846
αὐτοῦ him
Strong's: G846
Word #: 21 of 21
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis & Commentary

After defeating temptation, 'Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.' The phrase 'in the power of the Spirit' (Greek 'en tē dynamei tou pneumatos,' ἐν τῇ δυνάμει τοῦ πνεύματος) emphasizes Jesus' Spirit-empowered ministry. His wilderness victory qualified Him for public ministry, and His fame spread rapidly. Successful spiritual warfare releases spiritual power—Jesus emerged from temptation strengthened, not weakened. His growing reputation prepared for His teaching and healing ministry.

Historical Context

Galilee was Jesus' primary ministry region during the early phase—a predominantly Jewish area with significant Gentile influence, more receptive than Judea's religious establishment. News traveled quickly along trade routes and through synagogue networks. Jesus' fame stemmed from teaching with authority (Mark 1:27) and performing miracles (healing, exorcisms). This initial popularity created opportunities for ministry but also attracted opposition from religious leaders who saw Him as a threat. The Spirit's power made Jesus' ministry effective and drew crowds seeking teaching and healing.

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