Matthew 8-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:13

And Jesus said unto the centurion ,.... Christ having finished the digression, returns an answer to the centurion, agreeably to his desire, saying to him, go thy way ; not as displeased with him, but as granting his request: for it follows, and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee . As he had faith to believe, that Christ could cure his servant by a word speaking, it was done accordingly. Christ by his almighty "fiat" said, let him be healed, and he was healed: just as God... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:14

And when Jesus was come into Peter's house ,.... And which was also Andrew's, Mark 1:29 for these two brothers lived together, and this was in Capernaum, as appears from the context. Though Andrew and Peter were originally of Bethsaida, a place not far from this, but had removed hither since their call by Christ, this being his city; though probably this house was Peter's wife's mother's, and only called their's, because they lodged there, whilst in this city: into this house Christ... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:15

And he touched her hand ,.... Sometimes he healed by a word, as the centurion's servant; and sometimes by a touch, as here; and sometimes by both, as the leper. Luke says, that he "stood over her", reached over her to take her by the hand, and lift her up, "and rebuked the fever". Just as he did the winds and sea, having all diseases, as well as the elements, at his beck and control; and the fever left her immediately, as the other evangelists say. And she arose and ministered unto... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:16

When the even was come ,.... The other evangelists say, when "the sun was set", or "setting"; which circumstances are observed, not as some think, because the cool of the evening, and when the sun was set, it was more seasonable and convenient, in those hot countries, to bring out their sick, than in the heat of the day: nor are they remarked, as others think, because it was an unseasonable time to bring them to Christ, when he had been fatigued all day long, and yet he healed them; such was... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:17

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet ,.... In Isaiah 53:4 "He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows", here rendered, himself took our infirmities and bare our sicknesses : very agreeable to the Hebrew text, הוא , "he himself", not another; נשא , "took up", upon himself voluntarily, freely, as a man lifts up a burden, and takes it on his shoulders; חלינו , "our infirmities", diseases, sicknesses, whether of body or soul, ומכאבינו סבלם ,... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:18

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him ,.... Who got together, partly out of novelty to see his person, of whom they had heard so much; and partly to see the miracles he wrought: some came to have their bodily diseases healed; few, if any, to hear the Gospel preached by him, and for the good of their immortal souls: the most part came with some sinister, selfish, and carnal views, wherefore he gave commandment to depart unto the other side . Different were the reasons, which at... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:19

And a certain Scribe came ,.... "As they went in the way", Luke 9:57 to go to the sea side, in order to take shipping, and pass to the other shore; and said unto him, Master, or Rabbi, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest . One would have thought, that this man desired in good earnest to be a disciple of Christ, were it not for Christ's answer to him, who knew his heart: from whence it appears, that he, seeing the miracles which Christ wrought, and observing the fame of him... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:20

And Jesus saith unto him ,.... Knowing his heart, and the carnal and worldly views with which he acted; the foxes have holes in the earth, where they hide themselves from danger, take their rest, and secure their whelps; and the birds of the air have nests , where they sit, lay, and hatch their eggs, and bring up their young; but the son of man has not where to lay his head , when he is weary, and wants rest and sleep, as he did at this time. So that though he was Lord of all, as... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:21

And another of his disciples said unto him ,.... That is, one of his disciples; for this does not suppose, that the other, the Scribe before mentioned, was one. It is possible, he might be one of the twelve. The Persic version makes him one of the disciples, whom they call "Hawarion", apostles; and, according to ancient tradition, it was F4 Clement. Alex. Strom. l. 3. p. 436. Philip. And certain it is, that he was one, who was called to preach the Gospel; so that he was not a common... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:22

But Jesus said unto him, follow thou me ,.... Christ would not excuse him on this account, but insists on what he had before called him to; to attend upon him, and give himself up to the ministry of the word: which was done, partly to shew, that a greater regard ought to be had to him, than to the nearest relation and friend whatever; and partly, on account of the dignity of the Gospel ministry, which greatly exceeds any such services; as also to signify, of what little account were the... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:22

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