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When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They told him, "Yes, Lord."
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Faith is the Vital Point
Commentators unanimously highlight that Jesus's first and only question was about faith, not the physical ailment. He asks, "Believe ye that I am able to do this?" to establish that faith in His personal power is the primary requirement. As multiple scholars note, this is the "vital point." When we approach Jesus with our needs, our faith in Him is what He looks for first.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And when he was come into the house. He went into a house probably to avoid the tumult and publicity of the street. He sought privacy, and…
19th Century
Anglican
Into the house — The article indicates the specific house where He was staying in Capernaum, probably St. Peter’s.
Do you believ…
Baptist
And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this?
It…
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Apparently Jesus was returning from the ruler’s house (v.23) either to his own house (4:13) or to that of Matthew (vv.10, 28). We should probably e…
16th Century
Protestant
Do you believe that I can do this? But from other passages of Scripture, it is evident that our knowledge of his power will be cold and un…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he was come into the house In which he dwelt, while at Capernaum: for he took no notice of them by the way;…
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At this time the Jews expected the Messiah would appear; these blind men knew and proclaimed in the streets of Capernaum that he had come, and that…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, it was shown how He restored life; here it is mentioned how He gave vital functions. And, firstly, it is mentioned how He restored sight; an…
