Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 9:30

"And their eyes were opened. And Jesus strictly charged them, saying, See that no man know it." — Matthew 9:30 (ASV)

And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

They both saw the double miracle was performed at the same moment. Comrades in the dark, they are now companions in the light. How remarkable that for two souls there should thus be one destiny! It was a remarkable twofold event, and deserved to be widely known.

But our Lord had wise reasons for requiring silence. He "straitly charged them." He left them no option: he demanded complete silence. He who opened their eyes closed their mouths. Jesus did not desire fame, for he wanted less crowding and wished to avoid excitement; and therefore, he was explicit and peremptory in his order: See that no man know it.

They both saw. The double miracle was performed at the same moment. Comrades in the dark, they are now companions in the light. How remarkable that for two souls there should thus be one destiny! It was a remarkable double event and deserved to be made widely known, but our Lord had wise reasons for requiring silence.

He straitly charged them. He left them no option. He demanded complete silence. He who opened their eyes closed their mouths. Jesus did not desire fame; He wanted less crowding. He wished to avoid excitement and therefore He was explicit and firm in His order, See that no man know it.