Luke 9:41

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 9:37-42

This passage of story in Matthew and Mark follows immediately upon that of Christ's transfiguration, and his discourse with his disciples after it; but here it is said to be on the next day, as they were coming down from the hill, which confirms the conjecture that Christ was transfigured in the night, and, it should seem, though they did not make tabernacles as Peter proposed, yet they found some shelter to repose themselves in all night, for it was not till next day that they came down from... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 9:37-45

9:37-45 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd of people met him. And--look you--a man shouted from the crowd, "Teacher, I beg you to look with pity upon my son, because he is my only child. And--look you--a spirit seizes him and he suddenly shouts out; he convulses him until he foams at the mouth; he shatters him and will hardly leave him. I begged your disciples to cast out the spirit but they could not do it." Jesus answered, "O faithless and twisted... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 9:41

And Jesus answering, said ,.... To the father of the child, and those that were with him; and with a particular view to the Scribes and Pharisees, who had been insulting the disciples, and triumphing over them, because of their inability to cast out the evil spirit: for the words are not spoken to the disciples, as they might seem at first view to be, and as the Persic version renders them, "and Jesus turned his face to the disciples, and said"; but to the unbelieving Jews, O faithless... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:37-42

The healing of the lunatic child. From this most interesting story we may gather the truths— I. THAT FROM THE VERY FANGS OF DEFEAT A GREAT VICTORY MAY BE SECURED . More than once in the history of war there has occurred such an incident as that which is related concerning the great struggle in the United States. A severe and successful attack is made by one army on the other; the enemy is driven back, his guns and his camp captured. As his regiments are in full... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:37-45

The scene at the foot of the hill of Transfiguration. The healing of the demoniac boy. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:37-62

The secret of successful work. We saw that the Transfiguration was the result of prayer; but it was not the end of the prayer. This was preparation for further service. The glory is not the end , but only an incidental accompaniment, of devotedness of spirit. It is work for God , further service in his kingdom, which is the aim of all means of grace. And now these verses bring out in different aspects the secret of successful work. Let us notice I. SUCCESSFUL WORK ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:41

And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you?. This grave and mournful expression of the loving but just Master was addressed to the entire crowd, in whose midst he now found himself. The people , swayed hither and thither, now enthusiastic in his favour, when soma sweet promise, or noble sentiment, or marvellous work touched their hearts, now' coldly indifferent or even hostile, when his teaching seemed to exact some painful... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 9:37-43

See this passage explained in the Matthew 17:14-21 notes, and Mark 9:14-29 notes. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 9:37-45

Luke 9:37-45. For a full elucidation of these verses, see notes on Matthew 17:14-23; and Mark 9:14-29. Let these sayings sink down into your ears That is, consider them deeply; in joy remember the cross. So wisely does our Lord balance praise with sufferings. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 9:37-43

76. Healing of an uncontrollable boy (Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43)While the faith of the three apostles on the mountain was being strengthened, the faith of the other nine on the plain below was failing. They were unable to cure a boy who suffered from sudden fits that made him uncontrollable (Mark 9:14-18). After the heavenly experiences on the mountain, Jesus felt the frustration of work in a world that was full of human failure (Mark 9:19). Nevertheless, he did not despise... read more

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