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Explanation for:
Matthew
9
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35
And Jesus went about all the cities, and towns, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease, and every infirmity.
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It is rightly stated of the Lord, \\"Healing every disease and every sickness,\\" for nothing is beyond His capability."},{"author-name":"John Chrysostom","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88ea76859f9f8e2ffd3ee_John%20Chrysostom.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"He traveled through towns and villages, as well as their places of worship, instructing us not to respond to wrongdoing with wrongdoing, but rather with abundant kindness. When you extend kindness to your fellow servants, not for human recognition but for God's glory, continue to do good deeds regardless of their actions, so that you may attain a greater reward. However, the one who refrains from doing good due to criticism reveals that their intentions were not to please God, but to seek the admiration of others. For this reason, Christ, who came solely to do good by grace, did not wait for those in need to approach Him; rather, He went out to meet them, offering them the two greatest gifts: first, the good news of the kingdom, and second, healing from all afflictions. He did not simply pass through any town or village; He visited every location. Beyond this, He demonstrated even greater compassion."},{"author-name":"Augustine of Hippo","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88950a5c988a4fc06c7ae_Augustine%20of%20Hippo.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":5,"exegesis-text":"Matthew’s account of events is somewhat ambiguous, as it continues after the story of the blind and mute men with the following account: Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every kind of illness and disease among the people. When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, for they were exhausted and scattered like sheep without a shepherd. He then instructed His disciples, saying, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” After this, He summoned His twelve disciples and bestowed upon them the authority to cast out unclean spirits—and He continued with the assurance, “Verily I say unto you, He shall not lose His reward.”"},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"The Lord, in His profound love for humanity, does not remain passive, awaiting individuals to seek Him. Instead, He actively reaches out so that no one can claim they were not instructed. Through His actions and teachings, He engages others, performing miracles and imparting wisdom."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"This Gospel writer conveyed a similar message in the fourth chapter (Matt. 4:17), where it is elaborated upon. Reference is also found in the first chapter of Mark (Mark 1:38), and within the insights of that chapter, one can discern the difference between hail and weight. He traveled through every city and village among the Jews so that no one could claim, He did not come to us."},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"Observe how God's providence and mercy reach out to both the esteemed and the humble! Jesus Christ journeyed through cities filled with the affluent and renowned as well as through areas where the meek and marginalized resided. He entered homes where crowds had assembled, proclaiming the gospel of the Kingdom, which assured those who had faith of an everlasting and heavenly realm, dispelling the shadows of disbelief and illuminating spirits. Additionally, He healed every affliction and ailment, revealing Himself as the ultimate Benefactor and Savior of both soul and body."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Jesus traveled throughout all cities and villages, instructing both the wise and the unlearned, reaching out to the affluent and the impoverished alike in their places of worship. He proclaimed the Good News of the Kingdom while healing every illness and ailment among the people. Instead of waiting for individuals to approach Him, He actively sought them out, ensuring that no one could claim they were not given the opportunity to learn from Him. Through His words and actions, He attracted everyone to Himself, performing teachings and miracles. Reflecting on the Lord's wonders, one Church teacher (Archbishop Nicephorus) expresses: ‘O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God! Bestow upon us also the miracles we have heard in Thy Holy Gospel. Just as You restored sight to the eyes of two blind men, illuminate the minds of our souls so that we may grasp Your acknowledged power. As You opened the ears of the deaf, also open the ears of our spirits so we may listen to Your heavenly and soul-saving teachings. As You healed every sickness and affliction then, please heal the many passions of each one of us now. ‘Son of David, have mercy on us.’"},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"As the Good Shepherd (John 10:14), Jesus Christ, as stated by the Holy Father, took the initiative to reach out to those in distress rather than waiting for them to approach Him. He brought them the two greatest gifts: the proclamation of the kingdom and healing from their afflictions. He journeyed through numerous towns and villages in Galilee, sharing His message in the synagogues and curing various ailments and illnesses."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The narrative surrounding the commissioning of the twelve apostles to proclaim the Gospel is closely linked to the overall public ministry of Jesus as outlined in the preceding chapter. Matthew ties this event to the broader context of Jesus' mission, providing a summary of His works (9:35, which closely resembles 4:23). This summary illustrates how His ministry attracted a multitude of individuals, creating a situation where their spiritual needs could not be met by Him alone. Consequently, Jesus felt compassion for the crowds, likening them to sheep without a shepherd, suffering from burdensome constraints imposed by the numerous laws and rituals of their Pharisaic teachers, and feeling neglected. This was the impetus for sending out twelve of His disciples to share His message (36-38). Additionally, Mark provides a brief introduction to the commissioning of the apostles (Mk. 6:6b)."}]}
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