Commentary

Luke 9

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 3–10

Take nothing

Cf. (See Scofield "Matthew 10:9"). Also, Luke 10:4; 22:35; 3 John 1:5-8; 1 Corinthians 9:7,14.

Verses 11–25

need of

See, Luke 4:40; Romans 5:20.

Wherever there is need acknowledged the Lord is ready to meet it. Men might have put the bodily need of healing first, since that is keenly felt. Spiritual need is often the greatest where there is the least consciousness of it; cf. Revelation 3:17.

Verses 26–27

angels (See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4")

Verses 28–42

And it came

See note on the transfiguration, (See Scofield "Matthew 17:2").

Verses 43–62

the mighty power

Or, the majesty of God.

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