And (1) again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the (a) house. (1) By healing this man who was sick from paralysis Christ shows that men recover all their lost strength in him through faith alone. (a) In the house where he used to remain: for he chose Ca... [ Continue Reading ]
And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them], no, not so much as (b) about the door: and he preached the word unto them. (b) Neither the house nor the entry was able to hold them.... [ Continue Reading ]
And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken [it] up, they (c) let down the (d) bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. (c) They broke up the upper part of the house which was made simply, and let down the man that was sick... [ Continue Reading ]
But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and (e) reasoning in their hearts, (e) In their minds disputing upon the matter, arguing both sides.... [ Continue Reading ]
And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all (f) amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion. (f) Literally, "past themselves", or "out of their wit".... [ Continue Reading ]
(2) And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. (2) The gospel offends the proud and saves the humble.... [ Continue Reading ]
And as he passed by, he saw (g) Levi the [son] of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. (g) Matthew's other name.... [ Continue Reading ]
(3) And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? (3) The superstitious and hypocrites rashly put the sum of godliness in matters which do no matter, and are reprehende... [ Continue Reading ]
(4) And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the (h) sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. (4) Secondly, because they do not distinguish between the laws which God made concerning things, and the laws that they made concerning the same th... [ Continue Reading ]
How he went into the house of God in the days of (i) Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him? (i) In (1 Samuel 21:1) he is called Ahimelech and his son is called Abiathar, but by conferring other... [ Continue Reading ]
Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the (k) sabbath. (k) Has the sabbath day in his power, and may rule it as he desires.... [ Continue Reading ]