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Jesus' Actions Are His Answer
When asked if He was the Messiah, Jesus didn't offer a philosophical argument but pointed to His actions. Commentators universally agree that the miracles listed—healing the blind, lame, and deaf, cleansing lepers, and raising the dead—were direct fulfillments of Old Testament prophecies (e.g., Isaiah 35 & 61). His works were His undeniable credentials.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:4–5
18th Century
Theologian
Go and shew John again, etc. Jesus referred them for an answer to these miracles. They were proof that he was the Messiah. Prophets had in…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 11:5
And the dead are raised up (κα νεκρο εγειροντα). Like that of the son of the widow of Nain. Did he raise the dead also on this occ…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord makes no assertion, but sets clear evidence before the eyes of John’s delegates. He based the evidence of his Messiahship on His miracles.…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:5
Jesus’ answer briefly summarized his own miracles and preaching, using the language of Isa 35:5–6; 61:1 (with possible further allusions to 26:19; …
John Calvin
On Matthew 11:5
16th Century
Theologian
The poor receive the message of the Gospel. By the poor are undoubtedly meant those whose condition is wretched and despicable, a…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:5
17th Century
Pastor
The blind receive their sight
Our Lord here, has reference to several prophecies concerning the Messiah, in ([Refere…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:2–6
17th Century
Minister
Some think that John sent this inquiry for his own satisfaction. Where there is true faith, there may yet be a mixture of unbelief. The remaining u…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:1–15
13th Century
Philosopher
After saying these things, the Lord passed from there to teach and preach, and this was for three reasons.
- So that what He had said by…