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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 13:10-13

Luke 13:10-13. He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath Our Lord Jesus spent his sabbaths in the synagogues, and we should make conscience of doing so; that is, of attending places of worship, as we have opportunity, and not think that we can spend our sabbaths as well at home, in praying and reading good books; for public worship is a divine institution, to which we must bear our testimony, though the congregation may consist but of two or three. And generally, when Jesus was... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 13:10-17

98. A woman healed in the synagogue (Luke 13:10-17)While Jesus was preaching in a Sabbath day service in the synagogue, he saw a woman in the audience who was obviously distressed because of a crippling disease. In his mercy he healed her (Luke 13:10-13). The ruler of the synagogue was angry because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, and told the people not to come for healing on the Sabbath in future. Jesus showed up the hypocrisy of the man, and those who supported him, by reminding them that they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 13:11

spirit. Greek. pneuma. An evil demon. App-101 .12. of = causing. Genitive of Origin. App-17 . eighteen years . A type of the condition of the nation. A long-standing case, as "Signs" "C" and "C". App-176 . bowed together = bent double. Occurs only here in N.T. could in no wise lift = wholly unable to lift, &c. in no wise . Not. Greek. ou me, as in Luke 13:35 ; but me eis to panteles = not unto the furthest extent = unable to the uttermost. Occurs only here (complete human... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 13:11

And behold, a woman that had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years; and she was bowed together, and could in no wise lift herself up.If this had been all that was recorded on the object of this miracle, hers could be understood as a natural disability, one of the ailments to which all flesh is susceptible. However, the Lord's declaration (Luke 13:16) that this woman was one whom Satan had bound casts it in a different light. As Trench said, "Her calamity had a deeper spiritual root; though her... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 13:11

Luke 13:11. There was a woman, &c.— Jesus happening to preach in one of the synagogues of Perea on a sabbath-day, cast his eyes upon a woman in the congregations, who had not been able to stand upright during the space of eighteen years. Wherefore pitying her affliction, he restored her body to its natural soundness. What the evangelist means by a spirit of infirmity, we learn from our Lord himself, Luke 13:16.—a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years. The last... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:11

11. spirit of infirmity—Compare Luke 13:17, "whom Satan hath bound." From this it is probable, though not certain, that her protracted infirmity was the effect of some milder form of possession; yet she was "a daughter of Abraham," in the same gracious sense, no doubt, as Zaccheus, after his conversion, was "a son of Abraham" (Luke 13:17- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:1-17

D. The instruction of the disciples in view of Jesus’ rejection 12:1-13:17Teaching of the disciples continues as primary in this part of the third Gospel (Luke 9:51 to Luke 19:10). Jesus’ words to them at the beginning of the present section (Luke 12:1 to Luke 13:17) broadened to include the crowds toward the end."The coming judgment and the need for proper preparation are the threads that tie all of chapter 12 together." [Note: M. Bailey, p. 129.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:10-11

The Greek phrase kai idou ("and behold" in the NASB and untranslated in the NIV) suggests that Jesus may have suddenly become aware of the woman as He was speaking. [Note: Liefeld, "Luke," p. 971.] As usual, Luke noted the extent and duration of the affliction to stress the greatness of Jesus’ cure. Evidently a demon played some part in the woman’s suffering. This meant that Jesus’ healing involved overcoming supernatural as well as natural forces."There are two equal and opposite errors into... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:10-17

7. A sign of Jesus’ ability to effect change 13:10-17There are several thematic connections that tie this pericope with what has preceded and show its role in the development of Luke’s argument. Jesus had just called the nation to repentance (Luke 13:3; Luke 13:5). Now He showed that change was possible with His power. He had pictured Israel in need of fruit (Luke 13:6-8). Now He illustrated His restorative powers. He had called the people to believe in Him (Luke 12:54-59). Now He gave them a... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 13:11

13:11 head (b-25) Lit. 'herself.' not as ch. 21.28. read more

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