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Luke 1:23

Luke 1:23
And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And it came to pass, that as soon as the days of his ministration,.... In the order of the course, which might be three, four, five, or six days, according to the number of the heads of the house of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

As soon as the days of his ministration ... - As soon as he had fulfilled the duties of the week. It might have been supposed that the extraordinary occurrence in the temple, together with his own…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

As soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished - Each family of the priesthood officiated one whole week, Kg2 11:17.

There is something very instructive in the conduct of this priest; had…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 1:5-25

The two preceding evangelists had agreed to begin the gospel with the baptism of John and his ministry, which commenced about six months before our Saviour's public ministry (and now, things being…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the days of his ministration They lasted from the evening of one Sabbath to the morning of the next. 2Ki 11:5.

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