there went out a fame, &c. In Luke (as in the other Gospels) only those events are selected which tend to illustrate the special presentation of the Lord and His ministry. Compare the commencing events of each: Mat_4:13. Mar_1:14. Mar_4:14-30, and Joh_1:19-43. For this fourfold ministry, see App-119. Thus this first period commences and its subject, as stated more precisely in verses: Luk_4:43, Luk_4:44.
fame = report. Greek. pheme. Not the same word as in Luk_4:37.