Luke 13:17

"Ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham whom Satan had bound eighteen long years, be freed from this bondage on the Sabbath day?”"

Key Reflection

In Luke 13:17, Jesus uses the story of a woman who has been bound by Satan for eighteen years to illustrate a point about healing and freedom on the Sabbath. This narrative challenges traditional interpretations of Sabbath laws, which often restricted certain healings. By freeing this woman, Jesus demonstrates that the purpose of the Sabbath is not just to abstain from work but also to bring liberation and healing. This act highlights the compassionate authority of God and His desire to restore people to full health, both physically and spiritually.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 17. Adversaries. The ruler of the synagogue, and those who felt as he did. All the people. The persons who attended the synagogue, and who had witnessed the miracle. It is to be remarked-- 1st. That those who opposed Christ were chiefly the rulers. They had an interest in doing it. Their popularity was at stake. They were afraid that he would draw off the people from them. 2nd. The common people heard him gladly. Many of them believed in him. The condition of the poor, and of those in humble life, is by far the most favourable for religion, and most of the disciples of Jesus have been found there.

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