Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

Luke 8:1

ἐν τῷ καθεξῆς, “afterwards,” A. V [79], not necessarily “soon afterwards,” R. V [80] (= ἐν τῷ ἑξῆς, Luke 7:11). The temporal connection with the preceding narrative is loose, but the connection of thought and sentiment is close. Lk. would show how penitent, suffering, sorrowful women who had received benefit in body or soul from Jesus went into peace and blessedness. They followed Him and served Him with their substance, and so illustrated the law: much benefit, much love. διώδευε : of this itinerant preaching ministry Lk. knows, or at least gives, no particulars. The one thing he knows or states is that on such tours Jesus had the benefit of female devotion. Probably such service began very early, and was not limited to one tour of late date.

[79] Authorised Version.

[80] Revised Version.

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Luke 8:1

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