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Luke 8:2
as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The verse occurs during Jesus’ itinerant ministry of proclaiming the kingdom of God, as He moves between towns and villages with the Twelve. It introduces a group of women traveling with this entourage.
The words — τεθεραπευμέναι (tetherapeumenai) is a perfect passive participle meaning "having been cured," indicating a completed healing. πνευμάτων (pneumatōn) literally means "spirits," identifying the origin of the infirmities as evil spirits.
The thread — The specific identification of Mary Magdalene as one from whom seven demons were expelled aligns with Mark 16:9 and her presence at the crucifixion in Mark 15:40 and Matthew 27:55. The pattern of healed women financially sustaining Jesus’ ministry continues in Luke 8:3.
Why it lands — The text states that deliverance from demonic oppression directly precedes active support of Jesus’ mission. It requires the reader to recognize that healed individuals become material contributors to the kingdom proclamation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
Cross-references
- Mark 16:9 Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons.
- Matthew 27:55 And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
- Mark 15:40 And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
- John 19:25 Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.
- Mark 16:1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus.
- Luke 23:27 A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.
- Luke 23:49 But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.
- Luke 23:55 The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
- Acts 1:14 With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
- Luke 8:30 “What is your name?” Jesus asked. “Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him.