4:15a
He taught: The Greek verb that the Berean Standard Bible translates as taught indicates that Jesus was teaching regularly or habitually. Some other ways to say this are:
He was teaching
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He went around teaching
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He began to teach (NET Bible)
in their synagogues: In this context, the phrase their synagogues means “the synagogues of the people of Galilee.”
synagogues: The word synagogues refers to buildings where Jews gathered to pray, read Scripture, teach their beliefs, and worship God. The Jews also gathered in synagogues for cultural activities. Most Jewish communities had a synagogue.
Some ways to translate synagogues are:
prayer-houses ⌊of the Jews⌋
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meeting-places ⌊of the Jews⌋
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buildings for worship
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houses for gathering together
You will need a different term to translate “synagogue” than you use for “temple.” There was only one temple, and it was in the city of Jerusalem.
If the word “synagogue” is already known in your area, you may write it according to the sounds of your language. You may want to include a word or phrase to explain the meaning. For example:
sinagog house/building
Consider using a footnote that contains some of the information above. Such a footnote may help people who read or hear your translation.
See synagogue in the Glossary.
4:15b
was glorified: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates here as glorified is from the same Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as “glorifying” in 2:20a–b. Here in 4:15b, the word means “praised” or “spoke well of.” This verb is passive in Greek. You may find it natural to translate it with an active verb. For example:
everyone glorified him
by everyone: The word everyone refers to all the people who heard Jesus teach.
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