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He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath day.

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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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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 13:10

He was teaching (ην διδασκων). Periphrastic imperfect active.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 13:10

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…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 13:10–11

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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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 13:10

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Luke 13:10

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 13:10

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 …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 13:10–17

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…