Matthew 9:18

While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 5:21. Verses 27-34: These two miracles are recorded by Matthew alone....

Matthew 9:18._While he was speaking these things to them. _Those who imagine that the narrative, which is here given by Mark and Luke, is different from that of Matthew, are so clearly refuted by the passage itself, that there is no necessity for a lengthened debate. All the three agree in saying that Christ was requested by _a ruler of the synagogue to enter his house _for the purpose of curing _his daughter _The only difference is, that the name of _Jairus, _which is withheld by Matthew, is mentioned by Mark and Luke; and that he represents the father as saying, _My daughter is dead, _while the other two say that she was in her last moments, and that, while he was bringing Christ, her death was announced to him on the road. But there is no absurdity in saying that Matthew, studying brevity, merely glances at those particulars which the other two give in minute de

18-26 The death of our relations should drive us to Christ, who is our life. And it is high honour to the greatest rulers to attend on the Lord Jesus; and those who would receive mercy from Christ, must honour him. The variety of methods Christ took in working his miracles, perhaps was because of the different frames and tempers of mind, which those were in who came to him, and which He who searches the heart perfectly knew. A poor woman applied herself to Christ, and received mercy from him by the way. If we do but touch, as it were, the hem of Christ's garment by living faith, our worst evils will be healed; there is no other real cure, nor need we fear his knowing things which are a grief and burden to us, but which we would not tell to any earthly friend. When Christ entered the ruler's house, he said, Give place. Sometimes, when the sorrow of the world prevails, it is difficult for...

Verse Matthew 9:18. _A CERTAIN RULER_] There were two officers in the synagogue, חזן הכנסת _chazan ha-ceneseth_, the bishop or overseer of the congregation; and ראש הכנסת _rosh ha-ceneseth_, the head or ruler of the congregation. The _chazan_ takes the book of the Law, and gives it to the _rosh_, or ruler; and he appoints who shall read the different sections, c. _Jairus_, who is the person intended here, was, in this latter sense, the ruler or governor of one of the synagogues, probably at _Capernaum_. See Mark 5:22 Luke 8:41. _MY DAUGHTER IS EVEN NOW DEAD_] Or, _my daughter was just now_ _dying_; αρτι ετελευτησεν, or, _is by this time dead_: i.e. as Mr.

The account contained in these verses is also recorded, with some additional circumstances, in Mark 5:22, and Luke 8:41. Matthew 9:18 THERE CAME A CERTAIN RULER - Mark and Luke say that his name was Jairus, and that he was a “ruler of the synagogue;” that is, one of the elders to whom was committed the care of the synagogue. See the notes at Matthew 4:23. AND WORSHIPPED HIM - That is, fell down before him, or expressed his respect for him by a token of profound regard. See the notes at...

EXPOSITION MATTHEW 9:1 _The_ _paralytic forgiven and healed. _Parallel passages: Mark 2:1; Luke 5:17. (For connexion of thought, cf. Matthew 8:18, note.) In the parallel passages this narrative follows our Matthew 8:1. Matthew's account is shorter, as usual. MATTHEW 9:1 AND HE ENTERED INTO A SHIP; _boat _(Revised Version). So completely did he grant the request of the Gadarenes. Obs

WHILE HE SPAKE THESE THINGS UNTO THEM,.... To the Scribes and Pharisees, and to John's disciples, concerning, and in vindication of his, and his disciples, eating and drinking with publicans and sinners, and their not fasting as others did; and while he spake these parables, to expose the folly of self-righteous persons, and justify his own conduct, in calling sinners to repentance, BEHOLD, THERE CAME A CERTAIN RULER AND WORSHIPPED HIM. This man, as both Mark and Luke say, was named Jairus; and was a ruler, not of the sanhedrim, or lesser consistory, but of the synagogue that was at Capernaum; and whom the Jews call, ראש הכנסת, "the head of the synagogue". Mark says, he was "one of the rulers": not that there were more rulers than one, in one synagogue q: but as in great cities, so it is likely in Capernaum there were more synagogues than one, of which he was one of the rulers: so we re...

Matthew 9:1. _And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city._ Our Lord had given these Gergesenes an opportunity of becoming his disciples, the kingdom of God had come very near to them, but as they accounted themselves unworthy of it, and besought him to depart out of their coasts, he did not force himself upon them. Take heed, dear friends, if you do but hear the gospel once, that you do not reject it, for you may never have the opportunity of hearing it again. Matthew 9:2. _And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee._ He saw the faith of the one man who was brought to him, and also the faith of the four be

CHAPTER 9 1. A Man Sick of the Palsy Healed. (Matthew 9:1 .) 2. The Call of Matthew (Matthew 9:9 .) 3. With the Publicans and the Sinners. (Matthew 9:10 .) 4. The Question of John's Disciples. (Matthew 9:14 .) 5. The Ruler's Request.(Matthew 9:18 .) 6. The Woman Healed of an Issue of Blood. (Matthew 9:20 .) 7. The Maid Raised from the Dead. (Matthew 9:23 .) 8. The Two Bli

JAIRAS-' DAUGHTER AND THE WOMAN WITH HAEMORRHAGE (Mark 5:21 *, Luke 8:40). Mt. records in nine verses what Mk. takes twenty-three to tell. He again forsakes Mk.'s order, postponing Mark 2:23 to Mark 4:34 till later (chs. 12, 10, 13). Despite his compression Mt. remarks that the woman (? Veronica) touched the sacred tassel (Numbers 15:38) of Jesus-' dress, and that the cure was immediate and permanent (from that hour). As with the paralytic (Matthew 8:10), _faith_ (not magic) expelled bo