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The report of this went forth into all that land.

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An Uncontainable Miracle

Commentators note that the news of this resurrection was impossible to keep quiet. Even though Jesus sometimes asked for secrecy (as mentioned in other Gospels), a miracle of this magnitude, witnessed by many who knew the girl was dead, could not be concealed. The power of Christ's work was so undeniable that it naturally created widespread fame.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Matthew 9:25–26

19th Century

Preacher

But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that lan…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Matthew 9:26

Flute players (v.23) were employed both on festive occasions (Revelation 18:22) and at funerals. Matthew alone mentions them in the rul…

John Gill

John Gill

On Matthew 9:26

17th Century

Pastor

And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land .
] For though he strictly charged the parents, as the other evan…

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Matthew Henry

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

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…