Luke 13:1

"Luke."

Key Reflection

In Luke 13:1, the mention of "Luke" likely refers to the author of this gospel, who is also named in the opening verse. Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, wrote with a compassionate and theological perspective, framing his narrative within the context of Jesus’ mission to bring spiritual healing and forgiveness to those who acknowledge their need for it.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 1. There were present. That is, some persons who were present, and who had heard his discourse recorded in the previous chapter. There was probably a pause in his discourse, when they mentioned what had been done by Pilate to the Galileans. At that season. At that time--that is the time mentioned in the last chapter. At what period of our Lord's ministry this was, it is not easy to determine. Some that told him. This was doubtless an event of recent occurrence. Jesus, it is probable, had not before heard of it. Why they told him of it can only be a matter of conjecture.

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