Luke 5:12-26

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 5:19

19. housetop—the flat roof. through the tiling . . . before Jesus—(See on :-). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 5:24

24. take up thy couch—"sweet saying! The bed had borne the man; now the man shall bear the bed!" [BENGEL]. :-. LEVI'S CALL AND FEAST. (See on :-; and Mark 2:14.) read more

Thomas Constable

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

One of the cities of Galilee is what Luke meant in view of the context. He revealed his particular interest in medical matters again by noting that leprosy covered this man completely. There could be no doubt that he was a leper. As Peter had done, this man fell on His face before Jesus (cf. Luke 5:8). As Peter, he also appealed to Jesus as "Lord" (Luke 5:8). This address was respectful and appropriate for addressing someone with special power from God. [Note: G. Vermes, Jesus the Jew, pp.... 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 5:13

By stretching out His hand and touching the leper, Jesus was doing the unthinkable (Leviticus 13). He probably did this to express His compassion for the man as well as to identify Himself beyond doubt as the source of his healing (cf. Exodus 4:4; Exodus 6:6; Exodus 14:16; Exodus 15:12; Jeremiah 17:5; Acts 4:30). Jesus’ words offered him reassurance (cf. Luke 5:10). Jesus’ authority extended to power over disease and ceremonial uncleanness. Doctor Luke again noted an immediate cure (cf. Luke... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 5:15-16

Luke omitted the fact that the man disobeyed Jesus (Mark 1:45) perhaps because this would have undermined his emphasis on Jesus’ authority. Instead he stressed the spread of the story (lit. "word," Gr. logos) concerning Jesus. The spread of the gospel concerning Jesus is a major theme of both this Gospel and the Book of Acts. This healing increased Jesus’ popularity. However, His response was not to rest on popular approval but to renew His dependence on His Father by praying in a solitary... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 5:17

Again Luke stressed the priority of Jesus’ teaching ministry. The Pharisees and scribes had come to hear what He was teaching. These men, first appearing in Luke here, were the guardians of Israel’s orthodoxy. The Pharisees were a political party in Israel noted for their strict observance of the Mosaic Law as traditionally interpreted by the rabbis. Some of these doctors of the law (i.e., scribes, lawyers) were probably Pharisees, but probably not all of them were. The figure is a hendiadys... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 5:17-26

2. Jesus’ authority to forgive sins 5:17-26 (cf. Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12)Luke documented Jesus’ authority in yet another area of life by showing His power to forgive sins. In this incident the miracle is secondary and the issue of Jesus’ authority is primary. Jesus claimed to be God by forgiving the man’s sins. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 5:18-19

This incident happened in Capernaum (Mark 2:1), though that fact was irrelevant for Luke. Other details in his account again add the touch of reality to it. read more

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