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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 9:28
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:28
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:28
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…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 9:28
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:28
17th Century
Pastor
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;…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 9:27–31
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 9:27–34
13th Century
Philosopher
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…