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A Deep, Active Compassion
Multiple commentators, including Charles Spurgeon and A.T. Robertson, highlight that the Greek word for Jesus's compassion signifies a deep, gut-wrenching emotion. It wasn't a fleeting pity but a profound empathy that stirred his entire being. This intense feeling was not passive; it was an emotion that, as Spurgeon notes, 'put every faculty into forceful movement,' compelling Jesus to act on behalf of the people.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 9:36
18th Century
Theologian
Because they fainted. The word used here refers to the weariness and fatigue that results from labor and being burdened. He saw the people…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 9:36
Were distressed and scattered (ησαν εσκυλμενο κα εριμμενο). Periphrastic past perfect indicative passive. A sad and pitiful state …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:35–36
19th Century
Preacher
Teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:36
Verse 35 summarizes the heart of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and prepares us for the new phase of mission via the Twelve (). Like the Lord in the OT (…
John Calvin
On Matthew 9:36
16th Century
Theologian
He was moved with compassion towards them. From this we infer, first, how great was the laziness of the priests. Although they were scatte…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:36
17th Century
Pastor
But when he saw the multitudes
As he took his circuit through the several cities, towns, and villages, he made his o…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 9:35–38
17th Century
Minister
Jesus visited not only the great and wealthy cities, but the poor, obscure villages; and there he preached, there he healed. The souls of the humbl…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 9:35–38
13th Century
Philosopher
It has been shown how Christ had helped those coming to Him; here the Evangelist mentions that Christ was going to them. He mentions two things: fi…