Luke 5:14

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 5:14

charged. A military word. Also used of a physician, "prescribe". no man = no one. Compound of me. App-105 . no one whom he might happen to meet. but = but [said]. go . . . show, &c. See Leviticus 14:1-32 . for = concerning. Greek. peri. App-104 . Moses. See note on Matthew 8:4 . The first of ten occ in Luke; Luke 2:22 ; Luke 5:14 ; Luke 9:30 , Luke 9:33 ; Luke 16:29 , Luke 16:31 ; Luke 16:20 , Luke 16:28 , Luk 37:24 , Luk 37:27 , Luk 37:44 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 5:14

And he charged him to tell no man: but go thy way, and show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.Offer for thy cleansing ... Old Testament passages detailing the specific offering for such a sacrifice are Leviticus 13:40 and Leviticus 14:2ff. In honoring such regulations, Christ made clear his intention not to destroy the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them. 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 5:14

The healing of lepers was a messianic act (cf. Luke 7:22). Therefore the man’s "testimony" to his cleansing amounted to an announcement of Messiah’s arrival. Jesus did not want this man to fail to go to Jerusalem and present the required offering for the healing of leprosy (Leviticus 14:1-32). If the man had broadcast his healing, he may never have reached the priests there and the crowds may have mobbed Him even worse than they were already doing. 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

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Luke 5:1-14

Chapter 10THE CALLING OF THE FOUR.WHEN Peter and his companions had the interview with Jesus by the Jordan, and were summoned to follow Him, it was the designation, rather than the appointment, to the Apostleship. They did accompany Him to Cana, and thence to Capernaum; but here their paths diverged for a time, Jesus passing on alone to Nazareth, while the novitiate disciples fall back again into the routine of secular life. Now, however, His mission is fairly inaugurated, and He must attach... read more

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 5:12-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 5:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 5:14

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 5:14

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

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

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Luke 5:1-14

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