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The Inner Circle of Witnesses
Commentators highlight that Jesus specifically chose Peter, James, and John to witness this miracle. This was not a random selection; these three formed an "inner circle" who were also present at other pivotal moments like the Transfiguration and in Gethsemane, marking them as privileged witnesses to Jesus's most profound works.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 8:51
19th Century
Bishop
Save Peter, and James, and John.—It will be noticed that St. Luke agrees with St. Mark in giving the names; St. Matthew …
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 8:51
19th Century
Preacher
And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.
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On Luke 8:51
Occasionally Jesus selected Peter, James, and John alone to be with him —e.g., at the Transfiguration (9:28) and in Gethsemane ([Reference Mark 14:…
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John Gill
On Luke 8:51
17th Century
Pastor
And when he came into the house
Of the ruler of the synagogue;
he suffered no man to go in
Matthew Henry
On Luke 8:41–56
17th Century
Minister
Let us not complain of a crowd, and a throng, and a hurry, as long as we are in the way of our duty, and doing good; but otherwise, every wise man …