He commanded to give her meat . She had been grievously ill, sick, we know, even to death; and now that the old strength and health had come back again, the Master felt she would at once, after her long abstinence, need food. Even the child's mother was not so motherly as Jesus. read more
He charged them that they should tell no man what was done. The enthusiasm in Galilee just then needed no extra spur. The crowds which followed him were increasing. The excitement, the Master felt, was unreal and evanescent; he wished rather to calm it than to increase it. read more
Every city and village - Of Galilee.Preaching an showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God - That the kingdom of God was about to come, or that his reign in the gospel was about to be set up over people. See the notes at Matthew 3:2.The twelve - The twelve apostles. read more
Infirmities - Sickness.Mary called Magdalene - So called from “Magdula,” the place of her residence. It was situated on the Sea of Galilee, south of Capernaum. To this place Jesus retired after feeding the 4,000. See the notes at Matthew 15:39.Out of whom went - By the power of Jesus.Seven devils - The word “seven” is often used for an indefinite number, and “may” signify merely “many” devils. The expression is used to signify that she was grievously tormented, and rendered, doubtless, insane... read more
Herod’s steward - Herod Antipas, who reigned in Galilee. He was a son of Herod the Great. The word “steward” means one who has charge of the domestic affairs of a family, to provide for it. This office was generally held by a “slave” who was esteemed the most faithful, and was often conferred as a reward of fidelity.Ministered - Gave for his support.Of their substance - Their property; their possessions. Christians then believed, when they professed to follow Christ, that it was proper to give... read more
See the parable of the sower explained in the notes at Matthew 13:1-23. read more
See the notes at Mark 4:21-25. read more
See the notes at Matthew 12:46-50. read more
See this passage explained in the Matthew 8:23-34 notes, and Mark 5:1-20 notes. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:53
They laughed him to scorn . These were, no doubt, the hired mourners. Familiar as they were with death, they ridiculed the idea of one whom they knew had passed away, awaking again as from a sleep. These public mourners were customary figures in all Jewish homes, even in the poorest where a death had occurred. They are still usual throughout the Levant. The expression, "laughed him to scorn," is found in Shakespeare— "Our castle's strength Will laugh a siege to scorn." ('Macbeth,' act... read more