Luk 4:16, 20 | JFB | STEP | 16. as his custom was —Compare . stood up for to read —Others besides rabbins were allowed to address the congregation. (See .)

Luke 4:16

16. as his custom was—Compare Ac 17:2.

stood up for to read—Others besides rabbins were allowed to address the congregation. (See Ac 13:15.)

20. the minister—the chazan, or synagogue-officer.

all eyes . . . fastened on Him—astounded at His putting in such claims.