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Obedience Over Enthusiasm
The healed men disobeyed Jesus' direct command to be silent. Commentators stress that while their actions were likely born from gratitude, good intentions do not justify disobedience. Scholars like Charles Spurgeon and John Gill explain that Christ's will, not our own feelings or perceived positive outcomes, must be the ultimate rule for our actions.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:31
19th Century
Preacher
They most industriously published what they were commanded to conceal, until “all that country” rang with the news. In this, they …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:31
Jesus’ touching the blind men’s eyes—perhaps no more than a compassionate gesture to encourage faith—was not the sole means of this healing: it als…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:31
17th Century
Pastor
But they, when they were departed
That is, out of the house where they received their cure, and out of the city; for…
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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…