Luke 4:20

Updated: June 3, 2025
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He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} he closed{G4428}{(G5660)} the book{G975}, and he gave it again{G591}{(G5631)} to the minister{G5257}, and sat down{G2523}{(G5656)}. And{G2532} the eyes{G3788} of all them{G3956} that were{G2258}{(G5713)} in{G1722} the synagogue{G4864} were fastened{G816}{(G5723)} on him{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
(20) He rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the synagogue-servant and sat down and all the eyes in synagogue were fixated at Him.
The F.O.G
He carefully rolled up the scroll, returned it to the attendant, and sat down. The traditional posture for teaching. Every person in the synagogue stared at Him intently, sensing that something momentous was about to happen.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And having folded the roll, having given it back to the officer, he sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue were gazing on him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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