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Retreat from Popularity
Commentators note the paradox of Jesus's actions. Just as his fame was peaking, he deliberately withdrew from the crowds. Charles Spurgeon contrasts this with the human tendency to chase popularity, explaining that Jesus sought true, soul-saving power from the Father, not the fleeting excitement of a crowd. This teaches that spiritual effectiveness is found in communion with God, not public acclaim.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 5:16
But he withdrew himself in the deserts and prayed (αυτος δε ην υποχωρων εν ταις ερημοις κα προσευχομενος). Periphrastic imperfects…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 5:12–16
19th Century
Bishop
A man full of leprosy.—See Notes on Matthew 8:2-4. The precise description is peculiar to, and characteristic of, Saint Luke, as i…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 5:16
19th Century
Preacher
And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
That is just what you and I would probably not have done under such circum…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 5:16
If the command to silence is part of a pattern in the Gospels, so is the failure to obey it. The immediate effect of the healing is Jesus’ increase…
John Gill
On Luke 5:16
17th Century
Pastor
And he withdrew himself into the wilderness
Into a desert place, that he might have rest from the fatigues of preach…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 5:12–16
17th Century
Minister
This man is said to be full of leprosy. He had that disease to a high degree, which represents our natural pollution by sin. Indeed, we are full of…