Luke 8:2

Luke 8:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
• New International Version (NIV)and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out;
• English Standard Version (ESV)and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
• New King James Version (NKJV)and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons,

Context of Luke 8:2

1After this, Jesus went to visit many towns and villages. He told people the good news about the kingdom of God. The 12 disciples were travelling with him. Some women also went with them. These women had been ill, but Jesus had made them well again. One of the women was Mary from Magdala. Jesus had sent seven bad spirits away from her. 3Another of the women was Joanna, the wife of Chuza. Chuza had authority over all the people that worked in the house of King Herod. Another of the women was Susanna. There were also many others. These women were using their own money to help Jesus and his disciples. 4Lots of people were coming to Jesus from many towns. A large crowd had already come together when Jesus told this story:

Luke 8:2 word by word

καὶ γυναῖκές τινες αἳ ἦσαν τεθεραπευμέναι ἀπὸ πνευμάτων πονηρῶν καὶ ἀσθενειῶν, Μαρία ἡ καλουμένη Μαγδαληνὴ ἀφ᾽ ἧς δαιμόνια ἑπτὰ ἐξεληλύθει,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• certainτιςtis · oneG5100
• womenγυνήgunē · womanG1135
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• had beenεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• healedθεραπεύωtherapeuō · to serve/healG2323
• ofἀπόapo · away fromG575
• evilπονηρόςponēros · evil/badG4190
• spiritsπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• infirmitiesἀσθένειαastheneia · weakness: illG769
• MaryΜαρίαMaria Mariam · MaryG3137
• calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
• MagdaleneΜαγδαληνήMagdalēnē · MagdaleneG3094
• wentἐξέρχομαιexerchomai · to go outG1831
• sevenἑπτάhepta · sevenG2033
• devilsδαιμόνιονdaimonion · demonG1140

Cross-references for Luke 8:2

• Luke 23:27A very large crowd of people were following Jesus. There were many women among them. They were crying with loud voices. They were weeping and crying because they were very sad.
• Matthew 27:55There were also many women there. They were standing a long way away and they were watching these events. They had come with Jesus from Galilee to help him.
• Mark 15:40Some women were also there. They were watching these events from a long way away. Mary from Magdala was one of the women. Mary the mother of the younger James and Joses was also there. Salome was there too.
• Mark 16:1After the day of rest had finished, the women bought some spices. They wanted to mix these with some oil to put on Jesus' body. These women were Mary from Magdala, Salome, and Mary the mother of James.
• John 19:25Some women stood near to Jesus while he was on the cross. They were his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary from Magdala.
• Acts 1:14All these apostles often met together to pray. Mary who was Jesus' mother, other women and Jesus' brothers also met with them.
• Luke 8:30Jesus asked the man, ‘What is your name?’ The man replied, ‘My name is Army.’ He said this because very many bad spirits had gone into him.
• Mark 16:9[Jesus became alive again early on the first day of the week. He appeared first to Mary from Magdala. Jesus had caused seven bad spirits to leave her.

Commentaries on Luke 8:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Out of whom went seven devils - Who had been possessed in a most extraordinary manner; probably a case of inveterate lunacy, brought on by the influence of evil spirits. The number seven may here express the superlative degree. Mary Magdalene is commonly thought to have been a prostitute before she came to the knowledge of Christ, and then to have been a remarkable penitent. So historians and painters represent her: but neither from this passage, nor from…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Infirmities - 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 devils - The word “seven” is often used for an indefinite number, and “may” signify merely “many” devils. The expression is used to signify that she was grievously…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2Magdalene means “from Magdala.” Madgala was a village north of Tiberias on the western side of the Sea of Galilee. Mary Magdalene plays an important role in the accounts of the burial and resurrection of Jesus (24:10; Mark 15:40, 47; John 19:25; 20:1, 18). Some people have said that Mary Magdalene was the woman in Luke 7:36–38. This idea has led to the belief that she was a former prostitute. However, the Bible does not say this, and there is no clear…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. certain women ... healed, &c.--on whom He had the double claim of having brought healing to their bodies and new life to their souls. Drawn to Him by an attraction more than magnetic, they accompany Him on this tour as His almoners--ministering unto Him of their substance. Blessed Saviour! It melts us to see Thee living upon the love of Thy ransomed people. That they bring Thee their poor offerings we wonder not. Thou hast sown unto them spiritual…Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 8:2

• Demons
• Jesus, the Christ
• Liberality
• Love
• Mary
• Women

In the dictionaries

• Choke
• Fall
• Jeopardy
• Possess
• Somebody
• Strive
• Infirmity
• Jesus Christ
• Joanna
• Luke, the Gospel of

Commentaries on Luke 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings