Luke 4:23
“And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said unto them, ye will surely say unto me this proverb,.... Or "parable"; for any pithy sentence, or proverbial…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Physician, heal thyself - This proverb was probably in common use at that time. The meaning is this: Suppose that a man…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Physician, heal thyself - That is, heal the broken-hearted in thy own country, as the latter clause of the verse…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 4:14-30
After Christ had vanquished the evil spirit, he made it appear how much he was under the influence of the good Spirit;…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
this proverb The Greek word is - parabolç," which is here used for the Hebrew mashal, and had a wider meaning than its…
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