Luke 4

And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus left Jordan and was guided by the Spirit into the solitude of the wilderness.

Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.

For forty long days, the devil tested him relentlessly. Throughout this time, he didn't eat a thing. When the grueling days finally ended, he was consumed by hunger.

And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

The devil challenged him, "If you're truly God's Son, tell this stone to turn into bread."

And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

Jesus responded, "Remember, life isn't just about food, but also about embracing God's teachings."

And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

The devil, leading him to a towering mountain, revealed to him every empire of the world in an instant.

And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

The devil tempted him, promising, "I'll give you all this power and glory, it's mine to give as I please."

If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.

If you choose to honor me, everything will be yours.

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Jesus, with a firm voice, told Satan, "Stand back, for it's clearly stated, 'You must only worship and serve God, your Lord.'"

And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

He led him to Jerusalem, placing him atop the temple's highest point. He challenged him, "If you truly are God's Son, prove it by jumping off."

For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:

In the sacred text, it says, God will command His angels to protect and watch over you.

And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

They will carry you in their arms, protecting you from stumbling over any stone.

And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

In response, Jesus gently reminded him, "Remember, we must never test or challenge God's patience."

And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

After exhausting all his tricks, the devil finally left him alone, but only for a while.

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.

Jesus, filled with the Spirit's power, came back to Galilee. His reputation spread throughout the surrounding areas.

And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

He shared wisdom in their places of worship, earning admiration from everyone.

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

Returning to his childhood home of Nazareth, he followed his usual routine, visiting the synagogue on the sacred Sabbath. With a sense of purpose, he stood up, ready to read.

And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

He received the sacred book of Prophet Esaias. As he opened it, he found the exact passage he was looking for.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

God's spirit fills me, guiding me to share His love with those in need. He empowers me to mend the hearts of the hurt, to bring freedom to those trapped, to restore sight to the blind, and to liberate those who are wounded.

To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

To passionately share the Lord's year of favor.

And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

He gently shut the book, returning it to the minister before taking a seat. Every eye in the synagogue, filled with anticipation, was fixed on him.

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

He passionately declared to them, "Today, the words of this scripture have come alive, resonating in your very ears."

And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

Everyone watched him in awe, deeply moved by the compassionate words he spoke. They questioned, "Isn't this the son of Joseph?"

And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

He told them, "You'll likely challenge me, saying, 'Doctor, heal yourself first.' You want me to perform the same miracles here in my hometown that you've heard I did in Capernaum."

And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

He expressed with sincerity, "Truly, a prophet often finds no acceptance or honor in his own homeland."

But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;

Truly, in the time of Elias, numerous widows lived in Israel. For three and a half years, the heavens closed, causing a severe famine across the land.

But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

Elias was only sent to one place, Sarepta, a city in Sidon, and specifically to a lonely widow there.

And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.

During the era of Prophet Eliseus, Israel was filled with many lepers. Yet, amidst them all, only Naaman the Syrian found healing.

And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,

Everyone in the church, upon hearing these words, was consumed with anger.

And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

They angrily drove him out of the city, leading him to the edge of the steep hill on which their city was built, intending to throw him off the cliff.

But he passing through the midst of them went his way,

Undeterred by their presence, he calmly walked on, leaving them behind.

And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.

He journeyed to Capernaum, a humble city in Galilee, and passionately shared his teachings on the sacred Sabbath days.

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

They were amazed by his teachings, for his words resonated with undeniable authority.

And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

In the church, a man possessed by a wicked spirit screamed out in a terrifying voice.

Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.

Leave us be, Jesus of Nazareth! Are you here to ruin us? We recognize you; you're God's chosen one.

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

With a stern voice, Jesus commanded, "Be silent, and leave him!" The devil, after causing a scene, finally left the man unharmed.

And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

Everyone was astounded, whispering to each other in awe, "What kind of extraordinary power is this? He orders the evil spirits with such authority and they obey!"

And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

News of his deeds spread rapidly, touching every corner of the surrounding region.

And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

He left the church and went to Simon's home. Simon's mother-in-law was seriously ill with a high fever, and they pleaded with him to help her.

And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

He stood by her side, sternly commanding the fever to leave. Miraculously, it did. Instantly, she got up, filled with gratitude, and began to serve them.

Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

As the sun began to dip, those with loved ones suffering from various illnesses brought them to him. He touched each one with a gentle hand, and miraculously, they were healed.

And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

Even demons, emerging from many, screamed, "You are Christ, God's Son!" But He silenced them, not allowing them to speak, for they recognized Him as Christ.

And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.

As dawn broke, he left for a secluded spot. The people, missing him, found him and pleaded with him to stay.

And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

He passionately expressed to them, "I am compelled to share God's love and kingdom with other cities too, for this is my divine purpose."

And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

With passion and conviction, he spread his message in the spiritual hubs of Galilee.