Luk 4:22 | NET2full | STEP | All were speaking well of him , and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth . They said , “ Isn’t this Joseph’s son ?”

Luke 4:22

22 All ^{▼▼tn Grk “And all.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.} were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They ^{▼▼tn Grk “And they.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.} said, “Isn’t this ^{▼▼sn The form of the question assumes a positive reply. It really amounts to an objection, as Jesus’ response in the next verses shows. Jesus spoke smoothly and impressively. He made a wonderful declaration, but could a local carpenter’s son make such an offer? That was their real question.} Joseph’s son?”