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Luke 4:34 Meaning

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.

Context Explained

32And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

33And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

34Saying, 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.

35And 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.

36And 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.

Key Themes

authorityspiritual warfarerecognition

Related Cross References

  • Mark 1:24

    Both verses feature demons acknowledging Jesus' identity and authority.

  • James 2:19

    This verse illustrates that even demons believe in God and tremble, showing the recognition of Jesus' divinity.

Source: Luke 4:34