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Now in the morning, as he returned to the city, he was hungry.
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The Reality of His Hunger
Commentators unanimously affirm that Jesus's hunger was genuine, not feigned. Scholars like John Gill and John Calvin point to this moment as clear proof of Christ's true human nature, which was like ours in every way except for sin. He voluntarily experienced physical needs, demonstrating his full identification with humanity.
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Matthew
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He hungered (επεινασεν). Ingressive aorist indicative, became hungry, felt hungry (Moffatt). Possibly Jesus spent the night out of…
19th Century
Anglican
In the morning—The word implies “daybreak,” probably about 5 a.m. This was the usual Jewish time for the first food of the day. If…
Baptist
He hungered. Wonderful words! The Lord of heaven hungered!
We cannot imagine that His kind hosts had neglected to provide for Him; He was pr…
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Somewhere on the road between Bethany and Jerusalem, Jesus approached a fig tree in the hope of allaying his hunger, but found only leaves (see com…
16th Century
Protestant
And returning in the morning. Between that solemn entrance of Christ, of which we have spoken, and the day of the Passover, he had passed …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now in the morning Greek "in the first", or morning light, in the dawn, or break of day, the first spring of light; …
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Presbyterian
This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general. It teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in tho…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
