Bible Commentaries
People's New Testament
Luke 8
And certain women. That these women should attend the footsteps of Christ was opposed to the custom of Palestine. The admixture of the sexes was not common. The rabbis held that the law should not be taught to women.
Mary that was called Magdalene. That is, of Magdala, a village near the Sea of Galilee. This is the first mention of her and we know nothing more of her preceding history. We know that after this she was one of the most devoted friends of Christ.
Seven devils. For notes on demoniac possession see Matthew 8:29.
Joanna the wife of Chuza. Nothing more is known of her. As her husband held a very responsible position, she must have been a woman of wealth and influence.
Herod. Herod Antipas. See notes on Matthew 2:1.
Susanna. Not named elsewhere.
Ministered unto him. Contributed to his support. They used their means to support Jesus and the apostles while preaching.
When he hath lighted a candle. See notes on Matthew 5:15 and Mark 4:21-25. Mark says, "Take heed {what} you hear;" Luke, "{how} you hear." {What} we hear depends on {how} we hear; {i. e.,} our attention and honesty.
A certain man who had devils. For notes on the cure of the Gadarene demoniac, see Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-21.
A man named Jairus. For the miracles of raising from the dead the daughter of Jairus, and the healing of the woman with the bloody issue, see Matthew 9:18-26 and the notes; also Mark 5:22-42. This was the second instance of the Lord raising the dead.
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