45But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
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And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.
And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.
But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. …
I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 40-45)We have here the story of Christ’s cleansing a leper , which we had before, Matt. 8:2-4. It teaches us, 1. How to apply ourselves to Christ ; come as this leper did, (1.) With great humility ; this leper came beseeching him, and kneeling down to him (Mark 1:40); whether giving divine honour to him as God, or rather a less degree of respect as a great Prophet , it teaches us that those who would re…
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