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Compassion in a Touch
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' healing was motivated by deep compassion. His simple touch, without any medicine, demonstrates both his humility in connecting with human suffering and his divine power to heal instantly. This act reveals the very heart of God—powerful, yet tender and moved by our needs.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 20:34
18th Century
Theologian
And touched their eyes. Mark and Luke say he added, Your faith has saved you, Your confidence, or belief that I…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 20:34
Touched their eyes (ηψατο των ομματων). A synonym for οφθαλμων in Mr 8:23 and here alone in the N.T. In the LXX and a common poeti…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:34
19th Century
Preacher
So, that is, since they expressed their desire in this way and had such a great need, Jesus had compassion on them. He pitied their loneliness in t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:34
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 20:34
16th Century
Theologian
And followed him. This was an expression of gratitude673 when the blind men became followers of Christ; for, though it…
John Gill
On Matthew 20:34
17th Century
Pastor
So Jesus had compassion on them
His bowels moved towards them as a man; he pitied their miserable and distressed con…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 20:29–34
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 20:17–34
13th Century
Philosopher
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…