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For he had healed many, so that as many as had diseases pressed on him that they might touch him.
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The Desperate Press
Commentators describe a scene of intense, almost dangerous desperation. The crowd wasn't hostile, but so eager for healing that they were literally 'falling upon' Jesus. This physical chaos highlights the immense suffering people endured and their profound belief that even a simple touch from Jesus could bring a cure.
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Pressed upon him (επιπιπτειν αυτω). Were falling upon him to such an extent that it was dangerous. They were not hostile, but simp…
19th Century
Anglican
As many as had plagues.—Literally, scourges; the same word as in Acts 22:24, Hebrews 11:36.
Only Mark includes the detail about the boat. Its purpose was, of course, to provide escape for Jesus in case the crowd began to get unruly. Great …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he had healed many Of various diseases, and the fame of this brought more still to him:
insom…
Presbyterian
All our sicknesses and calamities spring from the anger of God against our sins. Their removal, or making them blessings for us, was purchased for …
