Church Fathers Commentary Matthew 11:1

"And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities." — Matthew 11:1 (ASV)

Rabanus Maurus: The Lord, having sent out His disciples to preach with the foregoing instructions, now fulfills in action what He had taught in words, offering His preaching first to the Jews: And it came to pass when Jesus had ended all these sayings, he passed thence.

St. John Chrysostom: Having sent them forth, He withdrew Himself, giving them opportunity and time to do the things He had commanded. For while He was present and ready to heal, no one would come to His disciples.¹

Remigius of Auxerre: He rightly passes from the special teaching He delivered to His disciples to the general teaching He preached in the cities. In doing so, He passes, as it were, from heaven to earth, so that He might give light to all. By this deed of the Lord, all holy preachers are admonished that they should strive to benefit all.

1. Hom, xxxvi