Matthew 9

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:36

But when he saw the multitudes . The substance of this verse is found in Mark 6:34 on the return of the apostles, equivalent to our Matthew 14:13 , seq. (cf. supra ) . According to the context, the multitudes here spoken of are those of the various cities and villages through which he had passed. He was moved with compassion on ( for , Revised Version) them ( ἐσπλαγχνίσθη περὶ αὐτῶν ). After the vivid Hebrew metaphor ( Genesis 43:30 ), which the LXX .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:36-38

The sheep and the harvest. Jesus is moved with compassion at the sight of the multitude. There is always something pathetic in such a sight. The needs of the people made it especially so for Christ. To him the people are of deepest interest. His heart goes out, not to favourites, not to a few select, refined, or saintly souls, but to the multitude. As he gazes at the great moving mass of humanity, it calls up to his mind two images. First, it seems like a flock of sheep without a shepherd.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:36-38

The mournful picture redeemed by compassion. Notice, in introduction, how the language which here describes the compassion that moved the vast heart of Christ leads us to most grateful apprehension of the sweet condescending sympathy (not only of Jesus Christ with humanity, but) of Jesus Christ's humanity with our own. How delicately in touch with this latter is it said that the fountains of compassion in that vast heart were freshly opened, freshly drawn upon, as Jesus "saw;" saw " the ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:36-38

The impressions produced by multitudes. "When he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion." Notice how his daily work of healing must have brought Christ sympathetically near to all the sorrows of men. Illustrate from the itinerating work of the Eastern hakim, or physician. It is usual to bring out all the sick of a district when the hakim arrives. Compare the crowds in our marketplaces round the quack-medicine vendor. I. THE IMPRESSION MADE ON CHRIST BY THE SIGHT ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:37

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest —of human souls ( John 4:35-38 ). Truly. So also the Revised Version; too strong a rendering of μέν . Is plenteous (cf. Matthew 10:23 ; Bengel), but the labourers are few . Who besides himself? John the Baptist, some who had been healed, e.g. the Gadarene demoniac, and perhaps a few unknown true believers. Not the twelve, for these are evidently distinguished, and only to be included under the labourers spoken of in the end of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:37-38

The utterance is given word for word (except one transposition) at the beginning of the address to the seventy in Luke 10:2 . But while serving there as an introduction to the rest of the speech, the reason for it is so much more self-evident here that St. Matthew seems to have recorded it in its original connexion. Our Lord himself, feeling the shepherdless condition of the people, desires to call out the interest of his disciples in it. He wants them to realize both the need of the people... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:38

Pray ye . Express it as your personal need ( δεήθητε , here only in the New Testament outside the writings of St. Luke and St. Paul). Therefore . Since more workers are so greatly needed. The Lord of the harvest; cf. Clem. Romans, § 34, who illustrates the thought by a most interesting composite quotation of Isaiah 40:10 ( Isaiah 62:11 ; Proverbs 24:12 )and Revelation 22:12 . That he will (omit with the Revised Version) send forth . ( ὅπως ἐκβάλῃ ; ut ejieiat ,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:1

And he entered into a ship ... - Jesus acceded to the request of the people of Gadara Matthew 8:34, recrossed the Lake of Gennesareth, and returned to his own city. By “his own city” is meant Capernaum Mark 2:1, the city which was at that time his home, or where he had his dwelling. See the notes at Matthew 4:13. This same account, with some additional circumstances, is contained in Mark 2:3-12, and Luke 5:18-26. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:2

A man sick of the palsy - See the notes at Matthew 4:24.Lying on a bed - This was probably a mattress, or perhaps a mere blanket spread to lie on, so as to be easily borne. Being light, Jesus might with propriety command him to take it up and walk, Matthew 9:6.Mark says “they uncovered the roof,” Mark 2:4. Luke says “they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling,” Luke 5:19. To us it would appear that much injury must have been done to the house where Jesus was, and that they... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:3

This man blasphemeth - The word “blaspheme” originally means to speak evil of anyone; to injure by words; to blame unjustly. When applied to God, it means to speak of him unjustly; to ascribe to him acts and attributes which he does not possess; or to speak impiously or profanely. It also means to say or do anything by which his name or honor is insulted, or which conveys an “impression” unfavourable to God. It means. also, to attempt to do, or say a thing, which belongs to him alone, or which... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:36

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:36-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:36-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:36-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:37

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:37-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:3

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