Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:1-6
1. The mission of the Twelve to Israel 9:1-6 (cf. Matthew 9:35-11:1; Mark 6:6b-13)This is another "sandwich" or chiastic section in design (cf. Luke 8:40-56). This structural device usually gives unity to the whole section and focuses attention on the central part of it. First, Jesus sent the Twelve on an evangelistic mission throughout Galilee. Luke filled in the period of their mission proper with information about how Herod Antipas and the people perceived Jesus. Third, the writer recorded... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 9:6
through the towns = village by (Greek. kata. App-104 .) village. preaching the gospel = announcing the glad tidings. App-121 . read more