Luke 8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 8:1-18

PARABLES54. The sower (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-29; Luke 8:1-18)To visit all the towns of Galilee was a huge task. Jesus and his disciples were helped in this work by a group of women who went with them to look after their daily needs (Luke 8:1-3). Crowds of people came to see Jesus wherever he went, and were often a hindrance to the progress of the gospel. It seems that one reason Jesus began to teach extensively in parables was to separate those who were genuinely interested from those who... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 8:19-21

53. Jesus and his family (Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:20-21,Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21)The children of Mary and Joseph born after Jesus were James, Joseph, Simon, Judas and at least two daughters (cf. Matthew 13:55-56; Mark 6:3). At first they did not accept Jesus as the Messiah, but thought he was suffering from some sort of religious madness (Mark 3:20-21; cf. John 7:3-5). Jesus must have been saddened to see such an attitude in his brothers and sisters, but he knew that more important than... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 8:22-25

AROUND THE LAKE OF GALILEE57. Jesus calms the storm (Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25)A well known feature of Lake Galilee was that fierce storms blew up quickly. Jesus had suggested that the group sail across the lake, but the disciples expressed disappointment with him when a storm arose and he did nothing to help. Instead he was sleeping in the back of the boat, perhaps an indication of his tiredness from constant work (Mark 4:35-38).The disciples still did not understand fully... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 8:26-39

58. Demon power overcome at Gadara (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39)Another place that Jesus visited was the district to the east and south of the Lake of Galilee known as Gadara. The people were mainly Gentiles and were known as Gadarenes (sometimes as Gerasenes, after the chief town of the district, or even Gergesenes, after another local town) (Matthew 8:28; Mark 5:1). Jesus was met there by a man whose body had been cruelly taken over by demons. To release the man from his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 8:40-56

59. Jairus’ daughter and a woman healed (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56)Back in the Jewish regions, a synagogue elder named Jairus asked Jesus to come and heal his seriously ill daughter. Seeing that the man had faith, Jesus set off for his house (Mark 5:21-24). On the way they were interrupted by a sick woman who believed that if she could only touch Jesus’ clothing she would be healed (Mark 5:25-29). Jesus knew that someone was seeking his help in this way, and did not want the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 8:1

it came to pass. Note the Hebraism, here and in chs. Luke 5:1 ; Luke 6:1 , &c. Verses 1-3 are peculiar to Luke. afterward . No longer confining Himself to Capernaum. went throughout = journeyed through. every city and village = by city and village. preaching = proclaiming. See App-121 . shewing the glad tidings . Greek. euangeliso = announcing, &c. App-121 . the kingdom of God. App-114 . were. Substitute went. with = together with. Greek. sun. App-104 . Not the same word as... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 8:2

certain women . Allusions to "women "in Matt. only in Luk 27:55 , Luk 27:56 , and in Mark 15:40 , but mentioned prominently in Luke. See note on p. 1428. healed. See Luke 6:18 . of = from. Greek. apo. App-104 . evil. Greek. poneros. App-128 . spirits. Greek. Plural of pneuma. App-101 . out of = away from. Greek. apo. App-104 . Not the same word as in Luke 8:37 . went = had gone out. devils = demons. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 8:3

the wife. She may have been the cause of Herod's interest. Mark 6:14-16 . Mar 23:8 . others . Greek. Plural of heteros. App-124 . See Matthew 27:55 . which. Marking a class. of = from. apo as in Luke 8:2 , but all the texts read ek. substance = property. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 8:4

were come = kept coming. to. Greek. pros. App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 8:27 , Luke 8:39 . by . Greek. dia. App-104 .Luke 8:1 . Not the same word as in Luke 5:12 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 8:5

A sower. Greek. "the sower". The first utterance of the parable, which was repeated (and varied) and combined with seven other parables, later on, after the arrival of His kindred. This (in Luke) was given before the arrival, and was consequent on a lengthened tour ending in Capernaum. The consequent here is the inquiry of the Twelve ("What", Luke 8:9 ); the consequent in Matthew and Mark (which are identical) is another inquiry ("Why", Matthew 13:10 ). In the later repetition, the... read more

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