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Matthew Henry

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 9:42

And as he was yet a coming ,.... Whilst he was in the way bringing to Jesus, before he came to him: the devil threw him down, and tare him ; knowing who Jesus was, and that he was able to dispossess him: and having reason to believe he would, was resolved to do all the mischief he could, and give him all the pain add distress he was able, whilst he was in him; and therefore threw him to the ground, and convulsed him in a terrible manner at the same time: and Jesus rebuked the unclean... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:42

The devil threw him down, and tare him - See this case considered at large, on Matthew 17:15-18 ; (note), and on Mark 9:14-27 ; (note). 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 9:42

And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father . A word of the great Master was sufficient, and the spirit which had brought the cruel curse of disease and madness into the boy was cast out, and the strange cure was complete. St. Peter supplied St. Mark with fuller details here, and especially adds one priceless gem of instruction in the Christian life. The Lord told the father of the suffering child that the granting of the boon he craved... 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

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