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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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Albert Barnes
On Mark 1:45
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On Mark 1:45
Began to publish it much (ηρξατο κηρυσσειν πολλα). Luke 5:15 puts it, "so much the more" (μαλλον). One of the best ways…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 1:45
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 1:45
19th Century
Preacher
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—
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 1:45
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…
John Calvin
On Mark 1:45
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Mark 1:45
17th Century
Pastor
But he went out
Either out of the synagogue; for in (Mark 1:39) , it is said, that Christ preached in th…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 1:40–45
17th Century
Minister
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…