Which had been healed (α ησαν τεθεραπευμενα). Periphrastic past perfect pa ive, suggesting that the healing had taken place some t…

Infirmities. Sickne .

Mary called Magdalene. So called from Magdala, the place of her residence. It was situated on the Se…

And certain women.—These words present us with a feature in this period of our Lord’s ministry not recorded elsewhere, though impl…

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: an…

Theophylact of Ohrid: He who descended from heaven for our example and imitation gives us a lesson not to be negligent in t…

The opening verses provide a summary of yet another preaching tour (cf. 4:44). Luke states Jesus’ mission both in that passage and here as announci…

And certain women which had been healed of evil spirits ,
&c.] Of devils, who had possessed them, and were healed by…

We are told here that Christ's constant focus in life was teaching the gospel. The news of the kingdom of God is good news, and this is what Christ…