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that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying: "He took our infirmities, and bore our diseases."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
That it might be fulfilled, etc. This passage is found in Isaiah 53:4. Our English translation of that important passage is, Surely he…
Himself took our infirmities and bare our diseases (αυτος τας ασθενειας ελαβεν κα τας νοσους εβαστασεν). A quotation from Isa 53:4…
19th Century
Anglican
Himself took our infirmities — This citation is interesting because it shows St. Matthew’s way of handling Messianic prophecies. W…
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Baptist
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses ([Referen…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet. This prediction has the appearance of being inappropriate, and even of …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet In ([Reference Isai…
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
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…
