Matthew Henry Commentary Mark 8:22-26

"And they come unto Bethsaida. And they bring to him a blind man, and beseech him to touch him. And he took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village; and when he had spit on his eyes, and laid his hands upon him, he asked him, Seest thou aught? And he looked up, and said, I see men; for I behold [them] as trees, walking. Then again he laid his hands upon his eyes; and he looked stedfastly, and was restored, and saw all things clearly. And he sent him away to his home, saying, Do not even enter into the village." — Mark 8:22-26 (ASV)

Here is a blind man brought to Christ by his friends. In this, the faith of those who brought him appeared. If those who are spiritually blind do not pray for themselves, yet their friends and relations should pray for them, that Christ would be pleased to touch them.

The cure was performed gradually, which was not usual in our Lord's miracles. Christ showed how those who by nature are spiritually blind are commonly healed by his grace. At first, their knowledge is confused; but, like the light of the morning, it shines more and more until the perfect day, and then they see all things clearly.

Slighting Christ's favours is forfeiting them; and he will make those who do so know the worth of privileges by their lack.