Luke 8:1

EVERY CITY AND VILLAGE - Of Galilee. PREACHING AN SHOWING THE GLAD TIDINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD - That the kingdom of God was about to come, or that his reign in the gospel was about to be set up over people. See the notes at Matthew 3:2. THE TWELVE - The twelve apostles.... [ Continue Reading ]

Luke 8:2

INFIRMITIES - Sickness. MARY CALLED MAGDALENE - So called from “Magdula,” the place of her residence. It was situated on the Sea of Galilee, south of Capernaum. To this place Jesus retired after feeding the 4,000. See the notes at Matthew 15:39. OUT OF WHOM WENT - By the power of Jesus. SEVEN DEVI... [ Continue Reading ]

Luke 8:3

HEROD’S STEWARD - Herod Antipas, who reigned in Galilee. He was a son of Herod the Great. The word “steward” means one who has charge of the domestic affairs of a family, to provide for it. This office was generally held by a “slave” who was esteemed the most faithful, and was often conferred as a r... [ Continue Reading ]

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