And Jesus—touched him. It was an offence to the Jews to touch a leprous person, and was regarded as making the one who did so cer…

Jesus put forth his hand and touched him—The act itself was proof of both his will and his power to heal. He did not fear becoming…

And worshipped him, saying, Lord if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand and touched him, saying, I will; be thou …

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

Matthew now starts to elaborate on some specific miracles of Jesus, beginning with a leper (on leprosy, see comment on Mk 1:40). This man “knelt” (…

Having stretched out his hand, he touched. Under the Law, the touch of a leper was infectious; but as Christ possesses s…

And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him
This is a wonderful instance both of the grace, and goodness of Christ…

In these verses, we have an account of Christ cleansing a leper, who came and worshipped Him as one clothed with divine power. This cleansing direc…

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