he gave it again to the minister] Of that Synagogue, of whom he had received the same. and sat down] It seemeth it was then in use for teachers to sit, or to stand, as occasion required, Acts 13:16. were fastened on him] With desire to hear how he would interpret the place of Scripture which he had read; as also for the fame they had heard of him, who without study, and ordinary means, became so incomparable a Teacher. See John 7:15.