Matthew 9:35-38

1. Jesus’ compassion 9:35-38 (cf. Mark 6:6)

This section summarizes the previous incidents that deal primarily with healing and prepares for Jesus’ second discourse to His disciples. It is transitional providing a bridge from the condition of the people that chapter 9 revealed to what the King determined to do about that condition (cf. Matthew 4:23-25). Jesus’ work was so extensive that He needed many more workers to assist Him.