Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 4:24

"And the report of him went forth into all Syria: and they brought unto him all that were sick, holden with divers diseases and torments, possessed with demons, and epileptic, and palsied; and he healed them." — Matthew 4:24 (ASV)

Of course, men told one another of the great prophet. Even the regions beyond began to hear of Him. Syria heard again that there was a God in Israel who could heal a man of his leprosy. Now the worst cases were brought to Him—epileptics, the demon-possessed, and the insane were led to Him and were not led in vain. What a list of diseases we find in this verse!

Diseases, torments, devils, lunacy, palsy, and so forth. And what a concluding statement at the end: and he healed them! Oh, that men were eager to bring their spiritual ailments to the Savior! It would lead to the same result. In every case we should read, he healed them.

Our King surrounded Himself with the spiritual pomp of gratitude by displaying His power to bless the afflicted. Some kings have pretended to heal by their touch, but Jesus really did so. Never king or prophet could work such marvels as He did. Well might His fame be great!

Our Lord Jesus lived as if in a hospital while he was on earth; wherever he went, the sins and sorrows of people were all open before his sympathetic gaze. But oh, what joy it must have been to him to be able to deal so well with them all!

Am I addressing any who are sick in soul? Our Master is used to cases just like yours; your malady is not new to him. He has healed many like you; of all that were brought to him, it is written, he healed them. Lie before him now, in all your sin and misery, and breathe the prayer, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me, and he will surely hear you, and heal you, for he delights to bless and save all who trust him.