Suddenly (εξεφνης). Old adverb, but in the N.T. only in Luke's writings save Mr 13:36. Used by medical writers of sudden attacks o…

There they were, all baffled and defeated; and their enemies were looking at them with many a grin of contempt and scorn. Now comes the conquering …

The Venerable Bede: Certain places correspond to certain events. On the mountain our Lord prays, is transfigured, and reveals t…

“The next day” may imply that the Transfiguration happened at night. If so, then that great event would have been even more striking. The descent o…

And, lo, a spirit taketh him
An evil spirit, the devil, as in (Luke 9:42) seizes and possesses him at on…

How deplorable the case of this child! He was under the power of an evil spirit. Diseases of that nature are more frightful than those that arise m…