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Immediate, Gracious Action
Commentators emphasize that Jesus arose "immediately" and "without delay." He didn't criticize the ruler for his profession (which was often hostile to Jesus) or for the weakness of his faith. This shows that Christ's compassion is quick to respond to a cry for help, prioritizing mercy over finding fault.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:13–22
19th Century
Preacher
For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, "Why do we and the Pharis…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:19
Matthew tightly links this narrative to the dinner in his house. A synagogue ruler, hence a Jew and a man of considerable influence in the lives of…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:19
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus arose and followed him
Immediately, without delay, or any more ado: he did not upbraid him with the treatment he and…
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Matthew Henry
On Matthew 9:18–26
17th Century
Minister
The death of our relatives should drive us to Christ, who is our life. And it is a high honor for the greatest rulers to serve the Lord Jesus; and …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 9:18–26
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist has related the miracles by which remedies were applied against the dangers of sin; here, he relates those miracles by which remedie…