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Great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there.
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A Ministry of Word and Deed
Commentators observe that the crowds followed Jesus for both his powerful teaching and his miraculous healings. This verse summarizes the dual nature of his ministry, showing that his authority was demonstrated through both what he said (word) and what he did (deed). He was both a great teacher and a mighty healer.
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Matthew
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19th Century
Baptist
He had finished these sayings about forgiveness, and so He hastened to other work which was not finished. He was always on the move, and He departe…
As with Jesus’ other discourses, Matthew concludes it with a formulaic saying (). Jesus “left” Galilee and began to make his way toward Jerusalem, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And great multitudes followed him The Persic version adds, "of the sick and diseased"; but all that followed him were not…
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Presbyterian
Great multitudes followed Christ. When Christ departs, it is best for us to follow him. They found him as able and ready to help elsewhere, as he h…
13th Century
Catholic
In this passage, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of…
