Luke 13:17

“And when he had said these things, etc.] Had argued with them from their own practices, and in a way so strong and rational, that carried such evidence and conviction with it: all his adversaries were ashamed; not only the ruler of the synagogue, but the Scribes and Pharisees, that were present, who followed him wherever he went, and were his implacable enemies; these were confounded and silenced; shame appeared in their countenances; they could not lift up their heads, and look him in the face. And all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him; for the doctrines he taught, and the miracles he wrought, and his wise and close reasonings at this time, to the shame…”

“Adversaries - The ruler of the synagogue, and those who felt as he did. All the people - The persons who attended the synagogue, and who had witnessed the miracle. It is to be remarked: That those who opposed Christ were chiefly the “rulers.” They had an “interest” in doing it. Their popularity was at stake. They were afraid that he would draw off the people from them. The common people heard him gladly. Many of them believed in him. The condition of the poor, and of those in humble life, is by far the most favorable for religion, and most of the disciples of Jesus have been found there. return to 'Top of Page'”

“13:17 Jesus’ skillful argument shamed and silenced his enemies. Honor was among the most important values in Jewish society.”

“all his: Luk 14:6, Luk 20:40; Psa 40:14, Psa 109:29, Psa 132:18; Isa 45:24; Ti2 3:9; Pe1 3:16 and all: Luk 19:37-40, Luk 19:48; Exo 15:11; Psa 111:3; Isa 4:2; Joh 12:17, Joh 12:18; Act 3:9-11; Act 4:21 Luke 13:18”