New Living Translation
Luke 8:2
2along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons;
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
1Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby towns and villages, preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of God. He took his twelve disciples with him, along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons; 3Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples. 4One day Jesus told a story in the form of a parable to a large crowd that had gathered from many towns to hear him:
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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 large crowd trailed behind, including many grief-stricken women.
- Matthew 27:55And many women who had come from Galilee with Jesus to care for him were watching from a distance.
- Mark 15:40Some women were there, watching from a distance, including Mary Magdalene, Mary (the mother of James the younger and of Joseph), and Salome.
- Mark 16:1Saturday evening, when the Sabbath ended, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went out and purchased burial spices so they could anoint Jesus’ body.
- John 19:25Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene.
- Acts 1:14They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.
- Luke 8:30Jesus demanded, “What is your name?” “Legion,” he replied, for he was filled with many demons.
- Mark 16:9After Jesus rose from the dead early on Sunday morning, the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons.
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
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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
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