Matthew 9:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:18-26

The advance of faith upon sense. In introduction, point out this narrative as a typical instance of the advantage of comparing the different accounts of the three evangelists. Note in this case the very graphic rehearsal of St. Mark, and how still St. Luke has to add to it. Also point out the fine corroborating, not invalidating, witness to truth offered by the variation of St. Matthew's "even now dead," St. Mark's "on the point of death," and St. Luke's "lay a-dying." Notice— I. WHAT ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:18-26

Concessions to faith. While Jesus discoursed upon consistency in diversity, and the concessions of love, an occasion arose for the exemplification of his teaching. "While he yet spake," etc. Note here the gracious concessions of Jesus to the weakness of the ruler's faith, and. learn— I. THAT JESUS RESPECTS THE FAITH WHICH , THOUGH WEAK , IS YET TRUE . 1 . The ruler ' s faith was halting. 2 . Yet the ruler ' s faith was true. 3 . Jesus respected... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 9:18-34

4. THE COMPLETENESS OF HIS HEALING POWER . (Cf. Matthew 8:1 , note.) (a) sight ( Matthew 9:27-31 ); (b) speech, though, in this case, the dumbness was the work of an evil spirit ( Matthew 9:32-34 ). Observe also in this section the reference to the effect of his work upon outsiders. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 9:18-26

The account contained in these verses is also recorded, with some additional circumstances, in Mark 5:22-43, and Luke 8:41-56.Matthew 9:18There came a certain ruler - Mark and Luke say that his name was Jairus, and that he was a “ruler of the synagogue;” that is, one of the elders to whom was committed the care of the synagogue.See the notes at Matthew 4:23.And worshipped him - That is, fell down before him, or expressed his respect for him by a token of profound regard. See the notes at... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 9:18-19

Matthew 9:18-19. While he spake these things Namely, in Matthew’s house, behold, there came a certain ruler The rulers, in general, were Christ’s bitterest enemies; yet there were some of them of a different character: John 12:42. In particular, this ruler must have had a very favourable opinion of Jesus, and indeed great faith in his power, else he would not have applied to him for help in the present extremity, nor have done him so much honour as to worship or fall down before him: ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 9:18-26

59. Jairus’ daughter and a woman healed (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56)Back in the Jewish regions, a synagogue elder named Jairus asked Jesus to come and heal his seriously ill daughter. Seeing that the man had faith, Jesus set off for his house (Mark 5:21-24). On the way they were interrupted by a sick woman who believed that if she could only touch Jesus’ clothing she would be healed (Mark 5:25-29). Jesus knew that someone was seeking his help in this way, and did not want the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 9:18

a certain = one. A Hebraism. ruler = a civil ruler. Not the same miracle as that in Mark 5:22 , and Luke 8:41 . See App-138 . worshipped = began doing homage. App-137 . is even now dead = hath just now died. live = come to life again. Especially to live again in resurrection. See Mark 16:11 .Luke 24:5 , 3 John 1:11; 3 John 1:11 :25 , John 11:26 . Acts 1:3 ; Acts 9:41 ; Acts 25:19 . Rom 6:10 . 2 Corinthians 13:4 .Revelation 1:18 ; Revelation 2:8 ; Revelation 13:14 ; Revelation 20:4 ,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 9:18

While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a ruler and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.This miracle of raising Jairus' daughter from the dead is the first resurrection recorded in the New Testament. There were three such wonders, forming a sequence: (1) Jairus' daughter had been dead only a very short time. (2) The son of the widow of Nain had been dead longer and was being carried to the tomb. (3)... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 9:18

Matthew 9:18. While he spake— As St. Mark has given us the history of these two extraordinary miracles so much more circumstantially than St. Matthew, we shall postpone our observations upon them till we come to Mark 5:22. See also Luke 8:41. Dr. Campbell renders the verse, While he was speaking, a ruler came, and, prostrating himself, said, my daughter is by this time dead; but come, and lay thy hand upon her, and she will revive. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 9:1-34

A. Demonstrations of the King’s power 8:1-9:34Matthew described Jesus’ ministry as consisting of teaching, preaching, and healing in Matthew 4:23. Chapters 5-7 record what He taught His disciples: principles of the kingdom. We have the essence of His preaching ministry in Matthew 4:17. Now in Matthew 8:1 to Matthew 9:34 we see His healing ministry. He demonstrated authority over human beings, unseen spiritual powers, and the world of nature. Matthew showed that Jesus’ ability proves that He is... read more

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