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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 5:12-16

Luke 5:12-16. Behold a man full of leprosy Of this miracle, see the notes on Matthew 8:2-4, and Mark 1:45. And he withdrew himself into the wilderness and prayed The original expression, ην υποχωρων εν ταις ερημοις , και προσευχομενος , implies that he frequently did this. Though no one was ever more busily employed than he was, or did so much good in public as he did, yet he found time for pious and devout retirement: not that he needed to avoid either distraction or ostentation; but he... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 5:12-16

30. Jesus cleanses a leper (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16)People with leprosy and other skin diseases were considered unclean and a danger to public health. They were outcasts from society (Leviticus 13:45-46). If they were healed they had to offer sacrifices to symbolize their cleansing and express their thanks (Leviticus 14:1-20).On the first recorded occasion when Jesus healed a leper, he did what anyone else would normally avoid doing; he touched the man. He then told the man to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 5:12

when He was = in (Greek. en, as in Luke 5:7 ) His being. a certain city = one of the cities. Probably one in which "most of His mighty works were done", viz. Chorazin or Bethsaida. When named together these arein this order. By comparing Luke 5:18 and Mark 1:45 with Mark 5:29 , Matthew 9:10 and Mark 2:15 , it seemsthat that certain city was not Capernaum. The attempts to "touch "the Lord were all in that city or neighbourhood (Luke 6:19 . Matthew 9:20 ; Matthew 14:36 . Mark 3:10 ; Mark 6:56... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 5:12

And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy: and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.THE HEALING OF A LEPERThe dreadful disease of leprosy left its victim in a totally pitiable condition without hope of any earthly cure. The fact that one so afflicted sought Jesus' aid indicated the popular conception that Jesus was a man of supernatural power. This dreaded malady was a type of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 5:12

One of the cities of Galilee is what Luke meant in view of the context. He revealed his particular interest in medical matters again by noting that leprosy covered this man completely. There could be no doubt that he was a leper. As Peter had done, this man fell on His face before Jesus (cf. Luke 5:8). As Peter, he also appealed to Jesus as "Lord" (Luke 5:8). This address was respectful and appropriate for addressing someone with special power from God. [Note: G. Vermes, Jesus the Jew, pp.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 5:12-16

1. Jesus’ cleansing of a leprous Jew 5:12-16 (cf. Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45)This miracle was to be a "testimony" to others about Jesus’ person (Luke 5:14). It authenticated His person and His teaching. It also shows the blessings that Jesus brought to people, specifically the spiritual cleansing of those whom sin has polluted (cf. Luke 4:18)."Like sin, leprosy ["a defiling skin disease" TNIV] is deeper than the skin (Leviticus 13:3) and cannot be helped by mere ’surface’ measures (see... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 5:1-39

Miraculous Draught of Fishes. The Palsied Man1-11. First miraculous draught of fishes (peculiar to Lk). Many critics identify this incident with that recorded in Matthew 4:18 and Mark 1:16. But there are important considerations on the other side: (1) the persons are different (there four disciples, here Peter is addressed); (2) the words used, though similar in sense, are very different in form; (3) the disciples are not said to have ’left all’ in Mt, but only to have left their father in the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 5:12-16

(12-16) A man full of leprosy.—See Notes on Matthew 8:2-4. The precise description is peculiar to, and characteristic of, St. Luke, as is also the man’s “falling on his face.” The latter is interesting as explaining the more general “worshipping” of St. Mark. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 5:1-39

Hearing the Word Luke 5:1 There was a period in our Saviour's Galilean ministry when He was the object of popular interest and enthusiasm. It cannot be said that He enjoyed popularity, for He was persecuted by popularity. This eagerness of the people to hear Christ, the Great Teacher, is full of instruction, and both of encouragement and caution to all in every age who preach and who hear the Word of Grace. I. Motives which Induced Men to Hear the Word of God: 1. Some desired to hear Christ... read more

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