And the report of this went through all that district.
Here are two miracles woven together, as Christ's good works were thick sown through His days. Note how trouble drives us to Him: this ruler's daughter died, and he came worshipping at Christ's feet. In affliction we must not sit astonished but fall down and pray, as Job did. His humility showed itself in coming himself, not sending a servant, and in giving Christ all honor, for they who would receive mercy from Christ must give honor to Christ.
AI summary
Commenting on Matthew 9:18-26
And when he was come into the house,.... In which he dwelt, whilst at Capernaum: for he took no notice of them by the way; but though they followed him close, and cried vehemently, he did not stop to speak to them, or give them a cure: according to their request, but went on his way; which he did, partly to avoid the populace, and...