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Commentators widely agree that the man with dropsy was likely not there by accident. Scholars suggest he was deliberately placed before Jesus by the Pharisees, who were 'watching' (Luke 14:1) to see if He would break their Sabbath rules by healing him. This sets the stage for a confrontation, not just a healing.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 14:2
18th Century
Theologian
A certain man before him. In what way he came there we do not know. He might have been one of the Pharisee's family, or might have been pl…
AT Robertson
On Luke 14:2
Which had the dropsy (υδρωπικος). Late and medical word from υδωρ (water), one who has internal water (υδρωπς). Here only in the N…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 14:2
19th Century
Bishop
A certain man before him which had the dropsy.—This is the only miracle of the kind recorded in the Gospels. The term whi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 14:2
Since this is the fourth time Luke records a controversy over the Sabbath (v.1), it is obvious that this was a major issue between Jesus and the re…
John Gill
On Luke 14:2
17th Century
Pastor
And behold, there was a certain man before him
Who sat just before him, as he was at table; who either came there of…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 14:1–6
17th Century
Minister
This Pharisee, as well as others, seems to have had an ill design in entertaining Jesus at his house. But our Lord would not be hindered from heali…