Albert Barnes Commentary Luke 13:11

"And behold, a woman that had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years; and she was bowed together, and could in no wise lift herself up." — Luke 13:11 (ASV)

There was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity. She was infirm, or was weak and afflicted. This was produced by Satan (Luke 13:16).

Eighteen years. This affliction had continued for a long time. This shows that the miracle was real; that the disease was not feigned.

Though afflicted in this way, yet she apparently still regularly attended the worship of God in the synagogue. There, in the sanctuary, is the place where the afflicted find consolation; and it was there that the Savior met her and restored her to health.

It is also in the sanctuary and on the Sabbath that He commonly meets His people and gives them the joys of His salvation.