Pentecost Season · Year C
Proper 16
August 27, 2028
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"Woman, you are set free from your ailment." (Luke 13:12)
Jesus heals a woman crippled for eighteen years in a synagogue on the Sabbath, and the leader objects that healing is work. Jesus calls her a daughter of Abraham and insists that freeing her fits the Sabbath rather than violates it.
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Commentary on Luke 13:10-17 Working Preacher
Reads the healing as an emancipatory word before a physical touch.
Luke 13:10-17 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Frames the synagogue leader's objection as self-interest rather than piety.
Luke 13 Bible Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks verse by verse through the healing and the Sabbath dispute.
Luke 13 Commentary Precept Austin
Collects cross-references and word studies keyed to each verse of the chapter.
Luke 13:10 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries (Gill, JFB, Pulpit) on the opening verse.
Luke 13:10 Interlinear BibleHub
Shows the Greek text word by word for the healing scene.
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