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Christ's Proactive Compassion
Multiple commentators emphasize that Jesus initiated this healing. He saw the woman in her suffering, called her to him, and healed her without her even asking. This demonstrates His divine compassion and grace, actively seeking out the afflicted to bring relief and proving His messianic power.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 13:12
18th Century
Theologian
You are loosed from your infirmity. This was a remarkable declaration. It does not appear that the woman applied to him for a cure; yet Je…
AT Robertson
On Luke 13:12
He called her (προσεφωνησεν). To come to him (προς).
Thou art loosed (απολελυσα). Perfect passive indicati…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 13:12
19th Century
Bishop
Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.—Better, you have been loosed... The words were obviously a test of …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 13:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. An…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 13:12
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
On Luke 13:12
16th Century
Theologian
Woman, you are delivered. In this miracle, as well as in others, Christ exhibited a proof both of his power and of his grace; for in this …
John Gill
On Luke 13:12
17th Century
Pastor
And when Jesus saw her
In the synagogue among the people, either whilst, or after he had done teaching:
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…