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The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1

And it came to pass afterward . St. Luke here notices an alteration in the Master's way of life. From this time forward Jesus ceased to make Capernaum "his city," his usual residence; he now journeys with his little band of followers from place to place. From this time there was also a distinct change in the tone of his teaching. The Greek word rendered "afterward" is the same as that translated "in order" in Luke 1:3 . Showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God . The public work of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1

The gospel of the kingdom. In a parallel passage in Matthew ( Matthew 4:23 ) we read that Jesus went about all Galilee, "preaching the gospel of the kingdom;" here we read of the same thing in a very slightly different form—"showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God." It will clear away all possible confusion of thought respecting "the gospel" and "the kingdom" if we dwell upon the gospel (or the glad tidings) of the kingdom. I. THE KINGDOM OF GOD . This kingdom of God,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1-3

St. Luke ' s brief notice of the women who formed part of the company of Jesus. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1-21

The evangelistic circuit. Observe— I. THE PLAN OF CIRCUIT . ( Luke 8:1 .) "He went," or "went about," or "kept journeying." Hitherto Capernaum had been the centre from which short excursions were taken, the Lord always returning to it. Now he moves steadily on from place to place, "passing in patience until his work is done." "Through cities and villages." He will not omit any abode of man. If social influence and power had been the aim, this Prophet would have limited his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1-21

Incidents in evangelistic work. We have now to contemplate Jesus as fairly loosed from Capernaum as the centre of his mission work, and as making systematically the tour of the province of Galilee. The "beloved physician" gives to us here just such an insight into the material conditions of Christ's evangelistic work as we naturally desire. Let us, then, notice— I. THE SPIRITUAL AND TEMPORAL SIDES OF OUR LORD 'S EVANGELISTIC WORK . ( Luke 8:1-3 .) Twelve men and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:2

And certain women . It has before been noticed that St. Luke, in several places, especially notices the love and devotion of women to the Master. The present position of women is owing to the teaching of the Lord and his disciples. Fellow-heirs with men of the kingdom of heaven, it was obvious that they could no longer occupy on earth their old inferior and subordinate position. The sex, as a sex, has made a noble return to the Master. Much of the untold misery and suffering which tormented... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:2-3

Christianity and woman. We have seen ( Luke 2:36-38 ) that woman, in the person of Anna, welcomed the infant Saviour to the world; it was most fitting that she should do so, for Christianity and womanhood have had a very 'close relationship, and undoubtedly will have even to the end. I. WHAT CHRISTIANITY OWES TO WOMAN . 1 . Its Divine Author and the Object of its worship was, "as concerning the flesh," born of a woman ( Galatians 4:4 ). The Son of God was, in a true... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:3

Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward . She must have been a person of wealth and high rank at the court of Herod Antipas. There were evidently not a few believers in that wicked and dissolute centre. Some years later we read of Manaen, the foster-brother of Herod, as a notable Christian ( Acts 13:1 ). Even Herod himself, we know, at first heard John the Baptist gladly. and, after the terrible judicial murder, we find that unhappy prince fancying that his victim had risen from the dead.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 8:1

Every city and village - Of Galilee.Preaching an showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God - That the kingdom of God was about to come, or that his reign in the gospel was about to be set up over people. See the notes at Matthew 3:2.The twelve - The twelve apostles. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 8:2

Infirmities - Sickness.Mary called Magdalene - So called from “Magdula,” the place of her residence. It was situated on the Sea of Galilee, south of Capernaum. To this place Jesus retired after feeding the 4,000. See the notes at Matthew 15:39.Out of whom went - By the power of Jesus.Seven devils - The word “seven” is often used for an indefinite number, and “may” signify merely “many” devils. The expression is used to signify that she was grievously tormented, and rendered, doubtless, insane... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:2-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 8:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 8:2

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