Commentary

Luke 5

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verses 8–11

sinful

Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").

Verses 12–19

if thou will

The leper, knowing the Lord's power to heal, seems to question His willingness.

Verses 20–29

sins

Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23")

Verses 30–31

sinners

Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").

Verses 32–36

sinners

See, Romans 5:6,8; 1 Timothy 1:15.

Verses 37–39

bottles

i.e. wineskins.

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.