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Jesus' Widespread Fame
Commentators note that upon arriving in Gennesaret, Jesus is immediately recognized. The news of his arrival spreads rapidly, causing people from the entire region to bring their sick to him. This demonstrates the extensive reach and profound impact of his ministry throughout Galilee.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 14:34–36
18th Century
Theologian
Land of Gennesaret. This region was in Galilee, on the west side of the sea of Tiberias; and in this land was situated Capernaum,…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 14:34
Gennesaret (Γεννησαρετ). A rich plain four miles long and two broad. The first visit of Jesus apparently with the usual excitement…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 14:34–36
19th Century
Preacher
The ship so recently storm-tossed is soon at the desired harbor, and now other scenes of wonder greet our eyes. Wherever He lands, the great Physic…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 14:34
Gennesaret was the fertile plain on the northwest side of the lake. The crowds’ instant recognition of Jesus showed the extent of his ministry; aga…
John Calvin
On Matthew 14:34
16th Century
Theologian
They came into the country of Gennesareth. The Evangelists give that designation to the country which borrowed its name from the lake, tho…
John Gill
On Matthew 14:34
17th Century
Pastor
And when they were gone over
That is, "the sea", as Munster's Hebrew Gospel adds, the sea of Tiberias, or Galilee;
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 14:34–36
17th Century
Minister
Wherever Christ went, he was doing good. They brought to him all who were diseased. They came humbly imploring him to help them. The experiences of…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 14:15–36
13th Century
Philosopher
After having excluded Herod’s opinion, here the Evangelist mentions the power of Christ’s doctrine. For its power is threefold: it feeds, it rescue…