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A Sunset of Hope
Multiple commentators explain that the people waited until evening because it was the end of the Jewish Sabbath. According to religious law, they could not bring their sick for healing until sunset. This detail highlights the people's desperation and faith; the very moment the Sabbath restrictions lifted, they rushed to Jesus, who met their needs with compassion.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:16
18th Century
Theologian
When the even was come, etc. The fame of the miracles of Jesus would probably draw together a crowd, and those who had friends that were a…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:16
When even was come (οψιας γενομενης). Genitive absolute. A beautiful sunset scene at the close of the Sabbath day (). Then the cro…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:16
19th Century
Preacher
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:16
Matthew mentions the evening to show the pace of Jesus’ ministry. He focuses his attention on Jesus’ power and on the scriptural witness to his per…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
When the even was come
The other evangelists say, when "the sun was set", or "setting"; which circumstances are obse…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 8:14–17
17th Century
Minister
Peter had a wife, yet was an apostle of Christ, who showed that He approved of the married state by being so kind to Peter's wife's relations. The …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 8:14–27
13th Century
Philosopher
And when Jesus had come into Simon Peter’s house, etc. Christ’s power is commended in the cure of the leper; it is also c…