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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:10

Matthew 8:10. He marvelled— Our Lord's conduct on this occasion by no means implies that he was ignorant before either of the centurion's faith, or of the grounds on which it was built; he knew all fully, before the man spake one word; but he was struck with admiration at the noble notion which this heathen Roman captain had conceived of his power; the passion of admiration being excited by the greatest and most beautiful of any object, as well as by its novelty: Jesus expressed his admiration... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:11-12

Matthew 8:11-12. And I say unto you— From this exalted pitch of faith found in a heathen, Jesus took occasion to declare the merciful purpose which God entertained towards the Gentiles, namely, that he would accept their faith as readily as the faith of the Jews, and seat them with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in heaven; while the children of the kingdom, that is to say, the members of the visible church under the Mosaic dispensation, who come short of living faith, should be shut out for ever.... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:13

Matthew 8:13. Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way— This most evidently proves that the centurion was come out of his house, as we have observed on Matthew 8:5. There is in these words of our Saviour a strong insinuation, thatthe centurion had conceived no higher an idea of his divine power than was just; As thou hast believed, so, &c. After these words many manuscripts read, And the centurion, returning to his house, found that his servant, &c. See Wetstein. This miracle, says... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:14

Matthew 8:14. And when Jesus was come— After this, Jesus going into Peter's house, saw there his wife's mother lying sick of a fever. This was the house into which Jesus was used to retire at Capernaum. See Mar 1:21 and Luke 4:31. Peter was of Bethsaida, which was at a little distance from Capernaum; John 1:44. This event happened after the cure wrought upon the demoniac in the synagogue, spoken of by St. Mark and St. Luke in the passages above quoted. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:15

Matthew 8:15. And he touched her hand— Her cure was effected in an instant, and not slowly, like the cures produced in the course of nature, or by medicine; for though the length and violence of her distemper had brought her into a weak and languid state, her full strength returned all at once, insomuch that, rising up immediately, she prepared a supper for them, and served them while at meat, διηκονει αυτοις : shewing that she was restored to perfect health. Some commentators read αυτω, to... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:16

Matthew 8:16. When the even was come— St. Mark adds, At even, when the sun was set; because it was the sabbath, the people did not come with their sick to Jesus; but as soon as the holy rest was ended, that is to say, at sun-setting, they brought them in great numbers to him, fully persuaded that he would heal them. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:17

Matthew 8:17. That it might be fulfilled, &c.— This prophecy of Isaiah relates properly to the sins of men, whereof diseases are the emblem and the consequence; for which reason the original Hebrew words rendered here our infirmities have been by the LXX, and by St. Peter, 1Pe 2:24 translated our sins. Grotius has observed that the original word εβαστασεν signifies, "to carry a heavy load," Romans 15:1. Gal 6:2 and so expresses well the indefatigable labours of Christ, spending the evening... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:18-20

Matthew 8:18-20. Now when Jesus saw, &c.— Now Jesus, perceiving the crowd about him, gave orders to depart, &c. Though our Saviour had retired into the wilderness after the cure of the leper, mentioned Luk 5:12 the people, excited by the fame of that miracle, came to him from every quarter; wherefore, that he might effectually avoid them, he resolved to go to the other side of the lake, and commanded his disciples to accompany him. Upon this, a scribe, who happened to be present,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-17

1. Jesus’ ability to heal 8:1-17This first group of four miracle events apparently all happened on the same day (Matthew 8:16). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-34

A. Demonstrations of the King’s power 8:1-9:34Matthew described Jesus’ ministry as consisting of teaching, preaching, and healing in Matthew 4:23. Chapters 5-7 record what He taught His disciples: principles of the kingdom. We have the essence of His preaching ministry in Matthew 4:17. Now in Matthew 8:1 to Matthew 9:34 we see His healing ministry. He demonstrated authority over human beings, unseen spiritual powers, and the world of nature. Matthew showed that Jesus’ ability proves that He is... read more

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