Luke 8:2

Luke 8:2

Many Women Minister to Jesus

1 Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and¹ bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him,

2 and ^acertain women who had been healed of evil spirits and¹ infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, ^bout of whom had come seven demons,

3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for¹ Him from their substance.

The Parable of the Sower

4 ^aAnd when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable:

5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it.

Commentaries:

People's Commentary (NT)

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Luke 8:2 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 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. See PNT "Mt 8:29", on demoniac possession.

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