Bible Commentary

And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was [present] to heal them. 17 26. The Healing of the Paralytic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:17”

And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. 16. he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed ] Rather, But He Himself was retiring in the wilderness and praying. St Mark (Mar 1:45) gives us the clearest view of the fact by telling us that the leper blazoned abroad his cure in every direction, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:16”

But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. 15. so much the more went there a fame abroad ] It is clear therefore that the leper disobeyed his strict injunction. Such disobedience was natural, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:15”

And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 14. he charged him to tell no man ] These injunctions to reticence marked especially the early part of the ministry. See Luk 4:35, Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:14”

And he put forth [his] hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. 13. and touched him ] This was a distinct violation of the letter, but not of course of the spirit of the Mosaic law (Lev 13:46; Num 5:2). In order to prevent the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:13”

And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on [his] face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 12 16. The Healing of a Leper 12. a certain city ] Probably the village of Hattn, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:12”

And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. 11. they forsook all ] The sacrifice was a willing one, but they were not unconscious of its magnitude; and it was the allusion to it by Peter which called forth the memorable promise of the hundredfold (Luk 18:28-30; Mar … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:11”

And so [was] also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. 10. partners ] Here koinonoi, ‘associates’ in profits, &c. Fear not ] Accordingly, on another occasion, when Peter sees Jesus walking on the sea, so far … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:10”

For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: 9. he was astonished ] Rather, astonishment seized him. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Far he was astonished, and all that were with him,…. His brother Andrew, and the servants they had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:9”

When Simon Peter saw [it,] he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. 8. When Simon Peter saw it ] Apparently it was only when he saw the boats sinking to the gunwale with their load of fish that the tenderness and majesty of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:8”