He stood over her (επιστας επανω αυτης). Second aorist active participle. Only in Luke. Surely we are not to take Luke to mean tha…

And he arose out of the synagogue. (See notes on Matthew 8:14.) Peculiar to St. Luke and indicating what we may venture t…

St. Ambrose of Milan: Luke, after introducing a man delivered from an evil spirit, goes on to relate the healing of a woman.…

Jesus’ healing ministry continues in a more private setting, in the home of Peter’s mother-in-law (this is the first time Peter is mentioned in thi…

He rebuked the fever. To a person not well acquainted with Scripture this mode of expression may appear harsh; but there were good reasons…

And he stood over her "At her head", as the Persic version reads: he inclined himself towards her, to see how she did, an…

Christ's preaching greatly affected the people, and an effective power accompanied it, reaching their consciences. These miracles showed Christ to …