Matthew 9:18

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 9:18-26

We have here two passages of history put together; that of the raising of Jairus's daughter to life, and that of the curing of the woman that had the bloody issue, as he was going to Jairus's house, which is introduced in a parenthesis, in the midst of the other; for Christ's miracles were thick sown, and interwoven; the work of him that sent him was his daily work. He was called to do these good works from speaking the things foregoing, in answer to the cavils of the Pharisees, Matt. 9:18:... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 9:1-34

We have repeatedly seen that in Matthew's gospel there is nothing haphazard. It is carefully planned and carefully designed. In Matthew 9:1-38 we see another example of this careful planning, for here we see the first shadows of the gathering storm. We see the opposition beginning to grow; we hear the first hint of the charges which are going to be levelled against Jesus, and which are finally going to bring about his death. In this chapter four charges are made against Jesus. (i) He is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:18

While he spake these things unto them ,.... To the Scribes and Pharisees, and to John's disciples, concerning, and in vindication of his, and his disciples, eating and drinking with publicans and sinners, and their not fasting as others did; and while he spake these parables, to expose the folly of self-righteous persons, and justify his own conduct, in calling sinners to repentance, behold, there came a certain ruler and worshipped him . This man, as both Mark and Luke say, was named... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:18

A certain ruler - There were two officers in the synagogue, הכנסת חזן chazan ha - ceneseth , the bishop or overseer of the congregation; and הכנסת ראש rosh ha - ceneseth , the head or ruler of the congregation. The chazan takes the book of the Law, and gives it to the rosh , or ruler; and he appoints who shall read the different sections, etc. Jairus, who is the person intended here, was, in this latter sense, the ruler or governor of one of the synagogues, probably at... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 9:18

Verse 18 Matthew 9:18.While he was speaking these things to them. Those who imagine that the narrative, which is here given by Mark and Luke, is different from that of Matthew, are so clearly refuted by the passage itself, that there is no necessity for a lengthened debate. All the three agree in saying that Christ was requested by a ruler of the synagogue to enter his house for the purpose of curing his daughter The only difference is, that the name of Jairus, which is withheld by Matthew, is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:1-26

The Lord of both lives. Notice in introduction one of the simplest instances of the way in which the three very various accounts of our Lord's life and works supply one another, add greatly to our information, and form a network of evidence of the authenticity of the narrative which it would seem impossible to gainsay. Observe— I. THE GRACIOUS ACTION TAKEN BY THE SAVIOUR SO PROMPTLY ON THE FIRST SIGHT OF FAITH . Notice the fact that the forgiveness of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:18

While he spake these things unto them . Matthew only. All the accounts represent our Lord as teaching when Jairus came to him; but in the parallel passages he was on the seashore (equivalent to our Matthew 8:34 ; Matthew 9:1 ). Matthew alone places his coming just after the question of the Baptist's disciples. Probably the words, "while he spake these things unto them," are not in their original connexion. Behold, there came a certain ; a (Revised Version); ἄρχων [ εἷς ] ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:18-26

The raising of the daughter of a ruler ( Jairus , in the parallel passages ), and the healing of the woman with an issue. Parallel passages: Mark 5:21-43 ; Luke 8:40-56 . Matthew's account is much the shortest. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:18-26

The raising of the daughter of Jairus. I. THE FATHER . 1 . His position. He was a ruler of the synagogue, a dignitary of the Jewish Church, The Pharisees once asked in scorn, "Have any of the rulers believed on him?" Here was one who certainly believed. Possibly he may have been one of those elders of the Jews whom the centurion had sent to Christ. If so, he had seen both the power of Christ and his sympathy with sorrow and suffering. Now sorrow had come very near to him, and he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:18-26

The ruler's daughter. I. THE APPEAL . 1 . The applicator. A ruler. Rulers were slow to believe in Christ. But some from almost every class were found among his disciples. Distress breaks down pride and shatters prejudices. They who would never seek Christ in prosperity may be found crying out for his help in trouble. 2 . The object. The ruler asks for his child a favour which possibly he would have been too proud to have sought for himself. Suffering children touch the... read more

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