But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Matthew 9:22. Take courage, my daughter. This expression shows the weakness of her faith for, had there been no impropriety in her trembling, Christ would not have corrected it by exhorting her to take courage Yet, at the same time, he commends her faith; and this supports the view which I have already stated, that, while she sought Christ by the guidance of the Spirit...
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.
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Commenting on Matthew 9:18-26
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house,.... Both Mark and Luke relate, how that before this, whilst they were in the way, and just as Christ had done speaking to the poor woman, that news was brought to the ruler, that his daughter was actually dead, and therefore need not give Jesus any further trouble; when Christ encouraged him not to be cast down...