Matthew 9:31. Their disobedience was undoubtedly wrong. They brought Him no glory (His fame was already spread abroad, Matthew 9:26), but tarnished their faith. Zeal which is not according to knowledge, fails to keep silent, even when authoritatively told to do so. They doubtless helped to arouse the hostility spoken of in Matthew 9:34. Over-zealous people are slow to discriminate between notoriety and success.

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