Spake (ελαλε). Imperfect active, he continued speaking.

He healed (ιατο). Imperfect middle, he continued h…

Healed them that had need of healing.—We cannot readily alter the translation, but it may be noted that the word for “he…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Taking the opportunity from what had just occurred, Matthew and Mark relate here how John was killed by …

The return of the disciples is the occasion for Jesus’ withdrawal to Bethsaida (perhaps to rest, see Mk 6:31). This town was on the northeast side …

And the people, when they knew it
Having heard of his departure from others, and seeing him go off themselves:

The people followed Jesus, and though they came inopportunely, He gave them what they came for. He spoke to them of the kingdom of God. He healed t…