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Awe Isn't the Same as Faith
The crowd was "astonished at the majesty of God," a powerful reaction to the miracle. However, as commentator Charles Spurgeon warns, being amazed by Jesus' power is not the same as having saving faith. The goal is not just to be impressed by Christ's works, but to be humbled and led to personal belief in Him.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 9:43
19th Century
Bishop
At the mighty power of God.—The word so rendered is a somewhat remarkable one, and, like the exodos of Luke 9:31, appears…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 9:43
19th Century
Preacher
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God.
But while they were amazed, many of them did not believe. It is one thing to b…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 9:43–45
(43a) Luke concludes his account of the boy’s healing by speaking of the greatness of God and the reaction of those who observed the healing. Elsew…
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John Gill
On Luke 9:43
17th Century
Pastor
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God
Or at "the greatness", or "majesty of God"; which was displayed …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 9:43–50
17th Century
Minister
This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it did not agree with their notions. A …