Luke 8:2

as well as some women who had been cured of wicked spirits and of infirmities. They were Mary, known as Mary of Magdala (from whom seven demons had been expelled),

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And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

In Context

1Shortly afterwards, Jesus went on a journey through the towns and villages, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. With him went the Twelve,

3and Joanna (the wife of Herod’s steward, Chuza), and Susannah, and many others – all of whom provided for Jesus and his apostles out of their own resources.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:55There were many women there, watching from a distance, who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee and had been attending on him.

Mark 16:1When the Sabbath was over, Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought some spices, so that they might go and anoint the body of Jesus.

Luke 8:30‘What is your name?’ Jesus asked. ‘Legion,’ he answered (for many demons had taken possession of him);

Luke 23:49All the friends of Jesus had been standing at a distance, with the women who accompanied him from Galilee, watching all this.

John 19:25Meanwhile near the cross of Jesus were standing his mother and his mother’s sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary of Magdala.

Matthew Henry on Luke 8:2-4

The Ministry of Christ. 1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, 2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. We are here told, I. What Christ made the constant business of his… Read the whole commentary →

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