Luke 5:17. On one of those days. Probably referring, but very indefinitely, to the preaching tour of chap. Luke 4:44. Pharisees and teachers of the law. Peculiar to Luke; but the other Evangelists speak of the ‘scribes' as objecting.

Out of every Village, etc. From all parts, not necessarily from each and every village.

Jerusalem. Probably they had come with hostile purpose, since on this occasion we first discover an indication of antagonism.

And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. Some authorities read: ‘that he should heal them.' ‘Lord' refers to God, although Luke often applies the term to our Lord.

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