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Jesus's Faithful Routine
Commentators observe that this verse establishes Jesus's consistent routine. He faithfully attended and taught in the synagogue on the Sabbath, setting an example of public worship. The original Greek grammar even emphasizes that this teaching was a continuous, ongoing action for Him.
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He was teaching (ην διδασκων). Periphrastic imperfect active.
19th Century
Bishop
And he was teaching in one of the synagogues.—The narrative that follows is unique to St. Luke. The indefiniteness regarding time and plac…
19th Century
Preacher
And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and…
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As Jesus was speaking, he suddenly became aware of a crippled woman. Any activity by a demon is ultimately Satan’s responsibility (v.16; cf. commen…
16th Century
Theologian
I have resolved to place in immediate connection some events that are detailed by Luke alone, without a direct reference to dates; for on that poin…
17th Century
Pastor
And he was teaching in one of the synagogues
That is Jesus, as the Syriac and Persic versions express it; which was …
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord Jesus attended public worship on the Sabbaths. Even bodily infirmities, unless very grievous, should not keep us from public worship on Sa…