The firstfruits of popular enthusiasm. As on Christ's call a few followed him (Matthew 4:20-22), so after his circuit in Galilee did crowds, from all parts of the Holy Land, also follow him (Matthew 4:25), though less immediately and devotedly.
Bible Commentary
Matthew 4:23-25
Matthew 4:23-25
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
Recommended reading
More for Matthew 4:23-25
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
Matthew 4 — OverviewMatthew 4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleJohn Baptist said concerning Christ, He must increase, but I must
decrease; and so it proved. For, after John had baptized Christ, and
borne his testimony to him, we hear little more of his ministry; he had…Matthew 4 — OverviewMatthew 4 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeMatthew 4:1, Christ, fasting forty days, is tempted of the devil and ministered unto by angels; Matthew 4:12, He dwells in Capernaum; Matthew 4:17, begins to preach; Matthew 4:18, calls Peter and Andrew, Matthew 4:21.…Matthew 4:1-25Matthew 4:1-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONMatthew 4:12-25Matthew 4:12-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe beginning of our Lord's ministry.
I. HE REMOVES TO CAPERNAUM.
1. John was cast into prison. His ministry was ended; the Lord's begins. God continues his'servants' work; when one passes away, another takes his…Matthew 4:23-25Matthew 4:23-25 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSee here, I. What an industrious preacher Christ was; He went about all
Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the
kingdom. Observe, 1. What Christ preached--the gospel of the kingdom.…Matthew 4:23Matthew 4:23 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd Jesus went about all Galilee; in all Galilee (Revised Version, with the manuscripts). This indicates, not so much systematic itineration round the cities in order (contrast the simple accusative in Matthew 9:35…