The twelve called ones were following the Savior (v. 1), and the healed women were ministering to the Savior and His followers out of their own possessions (v. 3). A beautiful picture!

Some MSS read, Him.

For vv. 5-15, see notes in Matt. 13:3-23 and Mark 4:2-20.

See note Luke 4:43².

Gk. bios, meaning life and referring to one's material living.

For vv. 16-18, see notes in Mark 4:21-25.

For vv. 19-21, see notes in Matt. 12:46-50 and Mark 3:31-35.

See note Luke 4:43^1a.

Proclaiming as a herald.

For vv. 22-25, see notes in Matt. 8:23-27 and Mark 4:36-41.

See note Luke 5:5¹.

For vv. 26-39, see notes in Matt. 8:28-34 and Mark 5:1-20.

Lit., saved.

See note Matt. 9:1^1a.

For vv. 41-56, see notes in Matt. 9:18-26 and Mark 5:22-43.

Or, were stifling Him.

Some MSS omit, had spent all her livelihood on physicians and yet.

Some MSS add, and those with him.

Lit., saved. So also in v. 50.

Lit., into. Before a person is saved, he does not know the way of peace (Rom. 3:17). The Lord's salvation brings man to the way of peace (Luke 1:79).

Some MSS read, James and John.