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and ran around that whole region, and began to carry around those who were sick, on their mats, to where they heard he was.
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A Desperate Pursuit
Commentators emphasize the frantic energy of the crowd. The Greek verb for "ran about" depicts an excited, urgent pursuit. People immediately spread the news and began carrying the sick on pallets, constantly trying to find out where Jesus was. This illustrates the depth of their desperation and their firm belief that Jesus was the source of healing.
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Ran about (περιεδραμον). Vivid constative aorist picturing the excited pursuit of Jesus as the news spread that he was in Gennesar…
19th Century
Anglican
And when they had passed over.—See Notes on Matthew 14:34-36.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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