Luke 8:40
“And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And behold, there came a man named Jairus,.... See Gill on Mar 5:22.
and he was a ruler of the synagogue; at…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Gladly received him - This is the proper import of the word απεδεξατο; therefore our translators needed not to have put…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 8:40-56
Christ was driven away by the Gadarenes; they were weary of him, and willing to be rid of him. But when he had crossed…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
40. The waiting Multitude.
40. the people gladly received him They would see the sail of His boat as it started back…
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