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Jesus stood still, and called them—or, as in St. Mark, “bade them be called,” with the message being given especially to …
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Jesus stood still. At the voice of prayer, the Sun of righteousness paused in His progress. Believing cries can hold the Son of God by the feet.
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
Pseudo-Chrysostom: As the proof of a farmer's industry lies in the abundance of his crop, so the fullness of the Church…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Matthew’s account is simple, stressing that Jesus mercifully healed the men despite the opposition of the crowds that, like the disciples (cf. 19:1…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
What do you wish that I should do to you? He gently and kindly asks what they desire, for he had determined to grant their requests. There…
John Gill
JohnGill
And Jesus stood still
Made a full stop, when he was near, or right against where these blind men sat; which shows th…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
It is good for those under the same trial, or weakness of body or mind, to join in prayer to God for relief, that they may enliven and encourage on…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
In the preceding section, the Lord refuted those who attempted to obtain glory because of a long period of time; here, He refutes the one who attem…
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Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott