Pressed upon him (επιπιπτειν αυτω). Were falling upon him to such an extent that it was dangerous. They were not hostile, but simp…

As many as had plagues.—Literally, scourges; the same word as in Acts 22:24, Hebrews 11:36.

The Venerable Bede: The Pharisees, considering it a crime that the diseased hand was restored to health at the Lord's word, agr…

Only Mark includes the detail about the boat. Its purpose was, of course, to provide escape for Jesus in case the crowd began to get unruly. Great …

For he had healed many
Of various diseases, and the fame of this brought more still to him:

insom…

All our sicknesses and calamities spring from the anger of God against our sins. Their removal, or making them blessings for us, was purchased for …