The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:2
And to heal the sick . St. Mark ( Mark 6:13 ), in his brief notice of this mission of the twelve, mentions the special instrument of their power over sickness—the twelve anointed the sick with oil, and healed them. It is probable that the early Christian custom alluded to by St. James ( James 5:14 ), of anointing the sick with oil, arose from our Lord's direction to his apostles on the occasion of this mission. The practice was continued, or possibly was revived, long after the... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:1-22
(See afterwards in connection with Luke 10:1-42 .) read more