And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

When it was day (γενομενης ημερας). Genitive absolute with aorist middle participle. Mr 1:35 notes it was "a great while before da…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And when it was . . .—Again we have a narrative omitted by St. Matthew, but common to St. Luke and St. Mark. See Notes on Mark 1:3…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: After He had bestowed sufficient favor upon the people through miracles, it was necessary for Him to depa…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Shifting quickly from dusk to dawn, Luke portrays Jesus in a sharply contrasted setting. He is alone. Surprisingly, in view of his special attentio…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when it was day
The "day after", as the Persic version renders it;

at the dawning

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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

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