as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
Parallel translations
- WEB and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;
- KJV And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
- NKJV and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons,
- NASB and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
- NLT along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons;
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Quick answer
Women whom Jesus had delivered and healed traveled with Him, including Mary Magdalene, freed from seven demons. They show the transforming reach of His grace.
Overview
Luke notes that women healed by Jesus were part of His traveling company, an unusual detail in that culture. Mary Magdalene, once gripped by seven demons, is named first, highlighting the depth of deliverance Christ brings. These restored lives become grateful followers and witnesses, foreshadowing their later role at the cross and empty tomb.
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- Mark 16:9Early 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.
- Mark 15:40–41And 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.
- Matt 27:55–56And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
- John 19:25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.
- Acts 1:14With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
- Luke 23:49But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.
- Luke 23:55The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
- Luke 23:27A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.
- Mark 16:1When 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 8:30“What is your name?” Jesus asked. “Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him.
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