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The Tireless Servant
Multiple commentators, especially Charles Spurgeon, highlight that Jesus was "always on the move." After ministering to the Canaanite woman, he immediately departed for the next opportunity. This reveals his character as a tireless servant who wasted no time, moving from one act of grace to another without pausing for congratulations.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 15:29–31
18th Century
Theologian
Sea of Galilee. That is, the Lake of Gennesaret. For an account of the principal diseases mentioned here, see Barnes on Matthew 4:24.
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AT Robertson
On Matthew 15:29
And sat there (εκαθητο εκε). "Was sitting there" on the mountain side near the sea of Galilee, possibly to rest and to enjoy the v…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 15:28–31
19th Century
Preacher
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from tha…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 15:29
Mark 7:31 has Jesus traveling to the Decapolis on the southeastern side of the lake, still outside Herod’s jurisdiction (cf.[Reference …
John Calvin
On Matthew 15:29
16th Century
Theologian
And Jesus departing from there. Though it is unquestionably the same journey of Christ, on his return from the neighborhood of Sidon, that…
John Gill
On Matthew 15:29
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus departed from thence
From the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, where he would have been private and retired; but …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 15:29–39
17th Century
Minister
Whatever our situation, the only way to find ease and relief is to lay it at Christ's feet, to submit it to Him, and refer it to His disposal. Thos…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 15:29–39
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, the Gospel teaching was confirmed by the deliverance of the Gentiles from the power of the devil through Christ’s might; now He confirm…