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But he went out, and began to proclaim it much, and to spread about the matter, so that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was outside in desert places: and they came to him from everywhere.
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Obedience Over Enthusiasm
Several commentators, especially Charles Spurgeon, highlight that the healed man's action was disobedience, even if motivated by gratitude. This had real consequences, causing 'serious inconvenience' to Jesus' ministry and forcing Him to withdraw from the cities. This serves as a powerful reminder that the best proof of our gratitude is not simply enthusiastic praise, but careful obedience to Christ's commands.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Began to publish it much. That is, the subject of his own cure. He was so deeply affected with it, and so much rejoiced, that he followed …
Began to publish it much (ηρξατο κηρυσσειν πολλα). Luke 5:15 puts it, "so much the more" (μαλλον). One of the best ways…
19th Century
Anglican
But he went out.—St. Mark alone describes the man himself as the agent in spreading the report of the miracle, and gives …
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Baptist
But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter the city—
The leper acted consistent with human nature. The prohibition against telling what had happened to him made him all the more eager to proclaim it e…
16th Century
Protestant
So that Jesus could no longer enter openly into cities. From this we learn the reason why Christ did not want the miracle to be made known…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But he went out Either out of the synagogue; for in (Mark 1:39) , it is said, that Christ preached in th…
We have here Christ's cleansing of a leper. It teaches us to apply to the Saviour with great humility, and with full submission to his will, saying…
