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John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 13:15

Verse 15 15.Doth not every one of you? etc Such a combination of malice and stupidity might easily have been exposed in many ways, but Christ satisfied himself with this single argument. If it be lawful on the Sabbath, to perform the offices of humanity to cattle, it is ridiculous to imagine that the due observance of it will prevent assistance from being granted to the children of God. The words of Christ present a twofold comparison: that of the cattle with the daughter of Abraham, and that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:1-21

The grace and progress of God's kingdom. We saw at the close of last chapter how urgent a matter it is to get reconciled to God. Luke, in constructing his Gospel, introduces us next to a cognate thought—the necessity of repentance if judgment is to be escaped. Let us take up the orderly thoughts as they are laid before us in this passage. I. JUDGMENT EXECUTED UPON OTHERS IS A CALL TO REPENTANCE ADDRESSED TO US . (Verses 1-5.) There was a disposition then, as there... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:10-17

A miracle of mercy. The Lord ' s teaching on certain strict observances of the sabbath day then practised by the more rigid Jews. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:11-13

The opportunity of love. Jesus found himself, on the sabbath day, in the synagogue; and being in the right place, he found something more than he presumably went to seek (see next homily). We have our minds directed to— I. OUR LORD 'S OPPORTUNITY , and the use he made of it. 1 . He found this in the presence of human infirmity. There he saw a woman who had been afflicted in body for eighteen years; she was "bowed together," etc. Not only was she subject to very considerable... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:14

And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day . The people, as usual, were stirred to enthusiasm by this glorious act of power and mercy. Afraid, before the congregation of the synagogue, to attack the Master personally, the "ruler," no doubt influenced by members of the Pharisee party who were present, at. tempted to represent the great Physician as a deliberate scorner of the sacred Law. The sabbath regulations at this time were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:14-16

Suggestions from the synagogue. The fact that this work of our Lord (see previous homily) was wrought in a synagogue on the sabbath day, and that it led to an outburst of fanaticism on the part of the ruler, which was followed by the severe rebuke of Christ, may suggest to us— I. THAT EARNEST SEEKERS AT THE SANCTUARY MAY FIND MORE THAN THEY SEEK . We may class this woman amongst the earnest seekers; for the fact that, with such a bodily infirmity as hers, she... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:15

The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? The older authorities here read "hypocrites," and thus join the cavilling synagogue ruler with the whole sect of men who taught an elaborate ritual in place of a high, pure life. The Lord, in a few master-touches, exposes the hollowness of such sabbath-keeping. Every possible indulgence was to be shown in cases where their own... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:12

Thou art loosed from thine infirmity - This was a remarkable declaration. It does not appear that the woman “applied” to him for a cure; yet Jesus addressed her, and the disease departed. How clear would be the proofs from such a case that he was the Messiah! And how mighty the power of him that by a word could restore her to health! read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:13

Glorified God - Praised God. Gave thanks to him for healing her. They who are restored to health from sickness owe it to God; and they should devote their lives to his service, as expressive of their sense of gratitude to him who has spared them. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:14

Answered with indignation, because ... - He considered this a violation of the Sabbath, doing work contrary to the fourth commandment. If he had reasoned aright, he would have seen that he who could perform such a miracle could not be a violator of the law of God. From this conduct of the ruler we learn:That people are often opposed to good being done, because it is not done “in their own way” and “according to their own views.” That they are more apt to look at what they consider a violation... read more

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