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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 — OverviewMatthew 9 · Little Bible — for children and parentsJesus returns to Capernaum: He forgives and heals a paralysed man (causing controversy about blasphemy), calls Matthew the tax collector, eats with sinners, answers fasting questions with new-wineskins teaching, heals…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 9:1Matthew 9:1 · Little Bible — for children and parentsAfter being asked to leave the Gadarene region, Jesus returned to Capernaum — which Matthew calls 'his own city'. Jesus does not force Himself on those who reject Him, but He keeps going to those who will receive Him.…