17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.
17 As he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame, and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.
17 When he put it that way, his critics were left looking quite silly and red-faced. The congregation was delighted and cheered him on.
17 And when He said these things, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.
17 This shamed his enemies, but all the people rejoiced at the wonderful things he did.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 13:17
Commentary on Luke 13:10-17
(Read Luke 13:10-17)
Our Lord Jesus attended upon public worship on the sabbaths. Even bodily infirmities, unless very grievous, should not keep us from public worship on sabbath days. This woman came to Christ to be taught, and to get good to her soul, and then he relieved her bodily infirmity. This cure represents the work of Christ's grace upon the soul. And when crooked souls are made straight, they will show it by glorifying God. Christ knew that this ruler had a real enmity to him and to his gospel, and that he did but cloak it with a pretended zeal for the sabbath day; he really would not have them be healed any day; but if Jesus speaks the word, and puts forth his healing power, sinners are set free. This deliverance is often wrought on the Lord's day; and whatever labour tends to put men in the way of receiving the blessing, agrees with the design of that day.