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The multitude rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, "Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!"
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Don't Be the Crowd
Commentators like John Calvin and Charles Spurgeon note that the crowd, composed of Jesus's followers, tried to silence the very people who needed Him most. This serves as a powerful warning that even well-intentioned believers can become obstacles to others seeking Christ. The call is to be an encourager, not a gatekeeper.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the multitude rebuked them, because, etc. They reproved them and in a threatening manner told them to be silent.
They cried…
19th Century
Anglican
The multitude rebuked them. The silence of our Lord and the hushed reverence of the multitude led people to view the eager, clamor…
Baptist
The crowd desired to hear Jesus, but could not do so because of the shouts of the blind men; therefore, the multitude rebuked them.
Did they…
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Matthew’s account is simple, stressing that Jesus mercifully healed the men despite the opposition of the crowds that, like the disciples (cf. 19:1…
16th Century
Protestant
And the multitude reproved them. It is surprising that the disciples of Christ, who follow him out of a sense of duty and respect, should …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the multitude rebuked them Who were either the friends or enemies of Christ: if his friends, they might rebuke t…
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It is good for those under the same trial, or weakness of body or mind, to join in prayer to God for relief, that they may enliven and encourage on…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding section, the Lord refuted those who attempted to obtain glory because of a long period of time; here, He refutes the one who attem…
