The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:14-17
Reciprocal ministries. Here we notice two things— I. THAT JESUS ACCEPTS THE MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY . 1 . He accepted the hospitality of Peter. 2 . He will accept the hospitality of our hearts. II. THAT JESUS EXERCISES THE MINISTRY OF SALVATION . 1 . He healed all manner of diseases. 2 . He cast out the spirits with his word. 3 . These works denoted the Messiah. read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:14-17
The instinct of beneficence. In introduction, note the place given to the occurrence of this miracle in the two parallel places, these two defining with accuracy what is left unalluded to by St. Matthew. Also comment on verse 17, comparing it with St. Peter's quotation, and noting St. Matthew's language as not that of the Septuagint. Reject all the lesser exegeses of the wonderful characterization of the Redeemer here given; such as fatigue of body through the late and prolonged work;... read more