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He arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt,

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Joseph's Immediate Obedience

Commentators consistently praise Joseph for his immediate and unquestioning obedience. Upon receiving the divine warning, he acted without delay, taking his family "by night" on a difficult and dangerous journey. Scholars like Spurgeon and Aquinas point to his docile spirit and remarkable humility as a model for believers when responding to God's guidance, even when it leads to hardship.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Matthew 2:14–15

19th Century

Preacher

Night journeys, both actual and spiritual, may befall those who carry Jesus with them. Even the Son of God, who is preeminent above all others, mus…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Matthew 2:14

The verb “had gone” (v.13) is the same as “returned” in the preceding verse, tying the two accounts together. This is the third dream in these two …

John Gill

John Gill

On Matthew 2:14

17th Century

Pastor

When he arose, he took the young child and his mother ,
&c.] That is, as soon as he awoke out of sleep, and rose fro…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Matthew 2:13–15

17th Century

Minister

Egypt had been a house of bondage to Israel, and particularly cruel to the infants of Israel; yet it was to be a place of refuge for the holy Child…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

On Matthew 2:13–23

13th Century

Philosopher

It was discussed above how the Wise Men bore witness to Christ being born; now, however, it is discussed how the Holy Innocents bear witness, not b…