Luke 8:1-3

Luke 8:1-3

[1] And  it came to pass  afterward,  that  he  went  throughout every  city  and  village,  preaching  and  shewing the glad tidings  of the kingdom  of God:  and  the twelve  were with  him,  [2] And  certain  women,  which  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 

What does Luke 8:1-3 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Luke"s account stresses that concern for the multitudes motivated Jesus" mission. Mark , on the other hand, presented opposition from the Jewish religious leaders as a reason for His activities. Matthew stressed Jesus" desire to present Himself as the Messiah to the Jews. All these were factors that directed Jesus in His ministry.