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The Obedience of Faith
Commentators emphasize the man's immediate and complete obedience. Upon being healed, he didn't delay or question but instantly did as Jesus commanded. His first act was to return home, showing that the evidence of God's grace in a person's life is often best seen by their own family and in their daily life.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 9:4–8
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins be forgiven you'; or to…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 9:7
Jesus responded to this situation according to the perspective of the teachers of the law—namely, that to say “Get up and walk” is easier since onl…
John Gill
On Matthew 9:7
17th Century
Pastor
And he arose, and departed to his house . Immediately, at the command of Christ, believing he was able to heal him by a w…
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Matthew Henry
On Matthew 9:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The faith of the paralytic's friends in bringing him to Christ was a strong faith; they firmly believed that Jesus Christ both could and would heal…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 9:1–8
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Evangelist set forth miracles opposed to bodily dangers; here, he sets forth miracles opposed to spiritual dangers. According to this, h…