Matthew 9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:30

And their eyes were opened ,.... Some copies read, "immediately"; and so do the Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions: and this was certainly the true and real matter of fact, that as soon as Christ had touched their eyes, and said the above words, their sight was perfectly restored to them; and they had a clear, full, and true sight of objects, as men have, whose vision faculty is in its full strength and rigour, and their eyes open: and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, see that no... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:31

But they, when they were departed ,.... That is, out of the house where they received their cure, and out of the city; for it appears, by what follows, they went into other parts, where it is probable they might originally belong; they spread abroad his fame in all that country . This they did, not in contempt of Christ and his orders; but rather out of gratitude to their benefactor, and through an honest zeal to spread his honour and glory: though they are not to be commended for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:32

As they went out ,.... The Syriac version reads it, "when Jesus went out"; to which agrees the Arabic, against all the copies: for not he, but the men who had been blind, and now had their sight restored, went out from the house where Jesus was; which circumstance is mentioned, and by it the following account is introduced, partly to show how busy Christ was, how he was continually employed in doing good, and that as soon as one work of mercy was over, another offered; and partly, to observe... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:33

And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake ,.... The cause of his dumbness being removed, the effect ceased, and the man spake as he did before, and as other men do; and this was done, according to the Persic version, "as soon as Christ saw him"; the devil not being able to bear his presence, much less withstand his power: but as soon as Christ had set his eyes upon the man possessed by him, and had given him orders to be gone, he immediately went out, and the man was restored to his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:34

But the Pharisees said ,.... Who were the sworn enemies of Christ, and were filled with envy at him, and malice against him: these men could not bear, that so much honour and glory should be given to Christ; and therefore said, he casteth out the devils through the prince of the devils : they could not deny matter of fact, that he had cast out a devil; nor could they say he had done an ill thing in so doing; they could not but own that it was a preternatural action, more than human; nor... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:35

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages ,.... He did not confine himself, and his acts of kindness and compassion, to his own city, Capernaum, but he took a circuit throughout all Galilee; and not only visited their larger and more principal cities and towns, but their villages also; doing good to the bodies and souls of men in every place, and of whatever state and condition. Teaching in their synagogues ; which were places of public worship, where prayer was made, the law and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:36

But when he saw the multitudes ,.... As he took his circuit through the several cities, towns, and villages, he made his observations upon the large numbers that flocked to his ministry, and seemed to be desirous of spiritual instructions, in what an unhappy and melancholy situation they were; and he was moved with compassion on them : his bowels yearned for them, he was touched with a feeling of their infirmities, as the merciful high priest, the good shepherd, and faithful prophet;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:37

Then saith he unto his disciples ,.... His heart being drawn out, and filled with pity to these poor people, upon observing the miserable and sad condition they were in; he turns himself to his disciples, whom he was about to call, and send forth in a more public manner to preach the Gospel, of which we read in the following chapter; and in order to quicken them to this service, and engage their hearts in it, says unto them, the harvest truly is plenteous ; meaning the large number of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:38

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest ,.... By "the Lord of the harvest" is either meant God the Father, whose are all the elect, who has a hearty concern for them, and will have them all gathered in, not one of them shall be left; or the Lord Jesus Christ himself, who has the care and charge of the whole election of grace; and who as he must, he will bring them all in; and who has power of sending forth labourers, as the following chapter shows; and so this is a proof of prayer being... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9

Christ heals a paralytic person at Capernaum, Matthew 9:1-8 . Calls Matthew, Matthew 9:9-10 . Eats with publicans and sinners, at which the Pharisees are offended, and he vindicates his conduct, Matthew 9:11 , Matthew 9:12 . The disciples of John come to him and inquire about fasting, Matthew 9:14-17 . A ruler requests him to heal his daughter, Matthew 9:18 , Matthew 9:19 . On his road to the ruler's house, he heals a diseased woman, Matthew 9:20-22 . Arriving at the ruler's... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:36

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:37

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:38

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9

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