Matthew 9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:20

And behold a woman which was diseased ..... This affair happened in the streets of Capernaum, as Christ was going from the house of Matthew the publican, to the house of Jairus the ruler of the synagogue, which were both in this city. This poor woman's case was a very distressed one; she had been attended with an issue of blood twelve years ; it was an uncommon flux of a long standing, was inveterate, and become incurable; though she had not been negligent of herself, but had made use of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:21

For she said within herself ,.... That is, she thought within herself, she reasoned the matter in her mind, she concluded upon it, and firmly believed it; being strongly impressed and influenced by the Spirit of God, and encouraged by instances of cures she had heard were performed by persons only touching him; see Luke 6:19 if I may but touch his garment . The Arabic version reads it, "the hem of his garment", as before; but is not supported by any copy, nor by any other version: her... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:22

But Jesus turned him about ,.... Knowing what was done behind him, that virtue was gone out of him, that the woman had touched him, and was healed; which is a clear proof of his omniscience, and so of his deity: not that he was angry with her for touching him, though she was an impure woman; for though men and garments were defiled by the touch of a profluvious F24 Misn. Oholot, c. 1. sect. 5. & Zabim, c. 2. sect. 4. & 3. 1. 2,3. & 4,5. & 5. 1. person; yet such was the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:23

And when Jesus came into the ruler's house ,.... Both Mark and Luke relate, how that before this, whilst they were in the way, and just as Christ had done speaking to the poor woman, that news was brought to the ruler, that his daughter was actually dead, and therefore need not give Jesus any further trouble; when Christ encouraged him not to be cast down at the tidings, but believe, and she should be restored again; and that he suffered none to follow him, but Peter, James, and John: and ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:24

And he said unto them, give place ,.... Depart, be gone; for he put them out of the room, and suffered none to be with him, when he raised her from the dead, but Peter, James, and John, and the father and mother of the child, who were witnesses enough of this miracle. For the maid is not dead, but sleepeth : not but that she was really dead; and Christ signifies as much, when he says, she "sleepeth"; a phrase that is often used in F5 T. Hieros. Beracot, fol. 6. 1. Avoda Zara, fol.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:25

But when the people were put forth ,.... Either out of the house or room, by Christ, or, at least, by his orders: which was done, partly because he was desirous it might be kept a secret, as much as possible, and to shew, that he did not affect popular applause; and partly, because they were unworthy to be admitted spectators of such a wondrous action, who had treated him with so much scorn and contempt: he went in ; not alone, but with his three disciples, Peter, James, and John, who... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:26

And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. For though he strictly charged the parents, as the other evangelists say, that they should tell no man what was done, he not affecting the applause of men; yet it was not possible the thing should be entirely concealed; since there was such a number of people, not only relations, but neighbours, who full well knew, and were assured she had been dead: when these saw her alive, walk about, eat and drink, and converse with them, they must be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:27

And when Jesus departed thence ,.... From the house of Jairus, to another in the same city; two blind men followed him : very closely, by the direction of others, having heard of the miracle just now performed by him; and from thence concluded he was able to restore them to their sight; crying and saying , with great faith and fervour, with much importunity, and frequently repeating the following words, thou son of David, have mercy on us . Whence it appears, that they firmly... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:28

And when he was come into the house ,.... In which he dwelt, whilst at Capernaum: for he took no notice of them by the way; but though they followed him close, and cried vehemently, he did not stop to speak to them, or give them a cure: according to their request, but went on his way; which he did, partly to avoid the populace, and that he might not be seen by men, in what he did, and partly to try their faith, and the constancy of it. The blind men came to him ; being directed by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:29

Then touched he their eyes ,.... Not but that he could have restored sight to them, without touching their eyes, by a word speaking, or by the secret communication of his power; but he might do this as a sign of his favour and kindness to them, and of his will to cure them; as also in compliance with their weakness, who might expect some manual operation upon them; saying, according to your faith be it unto you : not that faith in his person and power, was the cause or condition of this... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:29

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