Commentary

Luke 8

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 3–9

Herod

See margin ref., (See Scofield "Matthew 14:1").

Verses 10–11

mysteries

(See Scofield "Matthew 13:11").

Verses 12–36

saved

(See Scofield "Romans 1:16")

Verses 37–56

besought

Unconscious of their own need, the Gadarenes beseech the Lord to depart -- His power terrifies and condemns them; whilst he whose need has been met beseeches Him that he may follow Him.

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