Luke 4:14. Returned, from Judea. See Matthew 4:12; Mark 1:14. The return was after John had been put in prison, and (according to Andrews) after he had been opposed in Judea (see John 5).

In the power of the Spirit. With the victory over Satan new spiritual power is contrasted.

A fame, etc. In consequence of His teaching (Luke 4:15), or His miracles. What had previously occurred at Jerusalem (according to John's account) would occasion such a fame; indeed the brief narrative implies many things not mentioned here.

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Old Testament