Luke 1:53
Context1:53 he has filled the hungry with good things, 1 and has sent the rich away empty. 2
Luke 5:31
Context5:31 Jesus 3 answered them, “Those who are well don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do. 4
Hebrews 4:16
Context4:16 Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help. 5
[1:53] 1 sn Good things refers not merely to material blessings, but blessings that come from knowing God.
[1:53] 2 sn Another fundamental contrast of Luke’s is between the hungry and the rich (Luke 6:20-26).
[5:31] 3 tn Grk “And Jesus.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
[5:31] 4 sn Jesus’ point is that he associates with those who are sick because they have the need and will respond to the offer of help. A person who is well (or who thinks mistakenly that he is) will not seek treatment.