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Humble Faith, Complete Healing
Commentators highlight the people's humble request to 'only touch' the hem of Jesus's garment. This act, rooted in strong faith and a sense of their own unworthiness, was met with incredible power. As many as touched were 'perfectly whole,' demonstrating that even a small act of faith toward Jesus can result in complete restoration.
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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,…
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 14:36
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…
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John Gill
On Matthew 14:36
17th Century
Pastor
And besought him that they might touch the hem of his
garment
As the woman with the b…
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…