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;
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,
- BSB as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
- 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,
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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 16:9Now when he had risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.
- Mark 15:40–41There were also women watching from afar, among whom were both Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
- Matt 27:55–56Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him.
- John 19:25But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
- Acts 1:14All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
- Luke 23:49All his acquaintances, and the women who followed with him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
- Luke 23:55The women, who had come with him out of Galilee, followed after, and saw the tomb, and how his body was laid.
- Luke 23:27A great multitude of the people followed him, including women who also mourned and lamented him.
- Mark 16:1When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him.
- Luke 8:30Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered into him.
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