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Matthew 9

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Matthew 9 — OverviewMatthew 9 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have in this chapter remarkable instances of the power and pity of the Lord Jesus, sufficient to convince us that he is both able to save to the uttermost all that come to God by him, and as willing as he is…Matthew 9:1-8Matthew 9:1-8 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe first words of this chapter oblige us to look back to the close of that which precedes it, where we find the Gadarenes so resenting the loss of their swine, that they were disgusted with Christ's company,…Matthew 9:1Matthew 9:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgehe: Matthew 7:6, Matthew 8:18, Matthew 8:23; Mark 5:21; Luke 8:37; Revelation 22:11 his: Matthew 4:13Matthew 9:1Matthew 9:1 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd he entered into a ship,.... Or "the ship", the selfsame ship he came over in, with his disciples. The Gergesenes, or Gadarenes, or both, having desired him to depart their coasts, showing an unwillingness to receive…Matthew 9:2Matthew 9:2 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgethey brought: Matthew 4:24, Matthew 8:16; Mark 1:32, Mark 2:1-3; Luke 5:18-19; Acts 5:15-16, Acts 19:12 seeing: Matthew 8:10; Mark 2:4-5; Luke 5:19-20; John 2:25; Acts 14:9; James 2:18 Son: Matthew 9:22; Mark 5:34;…Matthew 9:2Matthew 9:2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy,.... That is, some of the inhabitants of Capernaum, four men of that city particularly; for Mark says, Mr 2:3 he "was borne of four": these brought him to…