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Signs of Deeper Healing
Commentators explain that Matthew connects Jesus' physical healings to his ultimate mission: healing us from sin. The miracles were not just acts of compassion; they were powerful signs demonstrating that Jesus, who could cure the body, has the authority to cure the soul and reverse all consequences of the Fall through his death and resurrection.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:17
18th Century
Theologian
That it might be fulfilled, etc. This passage is found in Isaiah 53:4. Our English translation of that important passage is, Surely he…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:17
Himself took our infirmities and bare our diseases (αυτος τας ασθενειας ελαβεν κα τας νοσους εβαστασεν). A quotation from Isa 53:4…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:17
19th Century
Preacher
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses ([Referen…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:17
Matthew goes on to say that Isa 53:4 is being fulfilled in Jesus’ healing ministry. What is the connection between these two? It is generally under…
John Calvin
On Matthew 8:17
16th Century
Theologian
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet. This prediction has the appearance of being inappropriate, and even of …
John Gill
On Matthew 8:17
17th Century
Pastor
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the
prophet
In ([Reference Isai…
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…