Here we begin a series of events which, in St. Matthew's arrangement, follow the great discourse. These events are also found in St. Mark and St. L…

When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him,

Great m…

St. Jerome: After the preaching and teaching, an occasion for working miracles is offered, so that the mighty works that foll…

Jesus came down out of the hills , where the Sermon on the Mount had been delivered; and the great crowds (4:23–25; 7:28–29) still pursued him.

And when he had come down from the mountain, Matthew now returns to the course of the history. He had previously said that Christ went…

When he was come down from the mountain
Into which he went up, and preached the sermon recorded in the "three" prece…

This verse refers to the close of the foregoing sermon. Those to whom Christ has made himself known desire to know more of him.

It might appear that the Lord was speaking out of boastfulne ; for that reason, He commends His authority by signs.