And the multitude rebuked them, because, etc. They reproved them and in a threatening manner told them to be silent.

They cried…

The multitude rebuked them. The silence of our Lord and the hushed reverence of the multitude led people to view the eager, clamor…

The crowd desired to hear Jesus, but could not do so because of the shouts of the blind men; therefore, the multitude rebuked them.

Pseudo-Chrysostom: As the proof of a farmer's industry lies in the abundance of his crop, so the fullness of the Church…

Matthew’s account is simple, stressing that Jesus mercifully healed the men despite the opposition of the crowds that, like the disciples (cf. 19:1…

And the multitude reproved them. It is surprising that the disciples of Christ, who follow him out of a sense of duty and respect, should …

And the multitude rebuked them
Who were either the friends or enemies of Christ: if his friends, they might rebuke t…

It is good for those under the same trial, or weakness of body or mind, to join in prayer to God for relief, that they may enliven and encourage on…

In the preceding section, the Lord refuted those who attempted to obtain glory because of a long period of time; here, He refutes the one who attem…