Bible Commentary

And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, [Thou] son of David, have mercy on us. 27. Son of David ] See note ch. Mat 1:1. The thought of the kingdom of heaven had been closely linked with the reign of a Son of David, but doubtless with many Jews … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:27”

And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. Verse 26. And the fame hereof went abroad] In this business Jesus himself scarcely appears, but the work effected by his sovereign power is fully manifested; to teach us that it is the business of a successful preacher of the Gospel to conceal himself as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:26”

But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. Verse 25. He – took her by the hand, and the maid arose.] The fountain of life thus communicating its vital energy to the dead body. Where death has already taken place, no power but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:25”

He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. 24. is not dead, but sleepeth ] These words are reported without variation by the three Synoptists; it is open to question whether they ought not to be taken literally. The word for sleepeth ( … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:24”

And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, 23. St Mark and St Luke mention the message to Jairus on the way, that his daughter was already dead, and name the three disciples whom Jesus permits to enter the house with him. the minstrels and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:23”

But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. 22. thy faith hath made thee whole ] Rather, “thy faith hath saved thee,” and not the external act of touching my garment. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:22”

For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. 21. she said ] The imperfect tense of the original; denotes intensity of feeling, “she kept saying over and over to herself.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 21. She said within herself, If I may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:21”

And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind [him,] and touched the hem of his garment: 20. hem of his garment ] See ch. Mat 14:36 and Mat 22:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mat 9:20-22 And touched the hem of His garment. Touching … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:20”

And Jesus arose, and followed him, and [so did] his disciples. Verse 19. Jesus arose, and followed him] Our blessed Lord could have acted as well at a distance as present; but he goes to the place, to teach his ministers not to spare either their steps or their pains when the salvation of a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:19”

While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshiped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. 18. a certain ruler ] From Mark and Luke we learn that he was chief ruler of the synagogue, Jairus … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 9:18”