Chapter 5:
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| Johnson
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| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| McGarvey Pendleton
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| Index
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Matthew Luke
Mark 5
Concise Complete
The demoniac healed. (1-20) A woman healed.
(21-34) The daughter of Jairus raised. (35-43)
Verses 1-20
Some openly wilful sinners are like this madman. The commands of
the law are as chains and fetters, to restrain sinners from their
wicked courses; but they break those bands in sunder; and it is
an evidence of the power of the devil in them. A legion of
soldiers consisted of six thousand men, or more. What multitudes
of fallen spirits there must be, and all enemies to God and man,
when here was a legion in one poor wretched creature! Many there
are that rise up against us. We are not a match for our spiritual
enemies, in our own strength; but in the Lord, and in the power
of his might, we shall be able to stand against them, though
there are legions of them. When the vilest transgressor is
delivered by the power of Jesus from the bondage of Satan, he
will gladly sit at the feet of his Deliverer, and hear his word,
who delivers the wretched slaves of Satan, and numbers them among
his saints and servants. When the people found that their swine
were lost, they had a dislike to Christ. Long-suffering and mercy
may be seen, even in the corrections by which men lose their
property while their lives are saved, and warning given them to
seek the salvation of their souls. The man joyfully proclaimed
what great things Jesus had done for him. All men marvelled, but
few followed him. Many who cannot but wonder at the works of
Christ, yet do not, as they ought, wonder after him.
Verses
21-34 A despised gospel will go where it will be better
received. One of the rulers of a synagogue earnestly besought
Christ for a little daughter, about twelve years old, who was
dying. Another cure was wrought by the way. We should do good,
not only when in the house, but when we walk by the way, De 6:7.
It is common with people not to apply to Christ till they have
tried in vain all other helpers, and find them, as certainly they
will, physicians of no value. Some run to diversions and gay
company; others plunge into business, or even into intemperance;
others go about to establish their own righteousness, or torment
themselves by vain superstitions. Many perish in these ways; but
none will ever find rest to the soul by such devices; while those
whom Christ heals of the disease of sin, find in themselves an
entire change for the better. As secret acts of sin, so secret
acts of faith, are known to the Lord Jesus. The woman told all
the truth. It is the will of Christ that his people should be
comforted, and he has power to command comfort to troubled
spirits. The more simply we depend on Him, and expect great
things from him, the more we shall find in ourselves that he is
become our salvation. Those who, by faith, are healed of their
spiritual diseases, have reason to go in peace.
Verses
35-43 We may suppose Jairus hesitating whether he should ask
Christ to go on or not, when told that his daughter was dead. But
have we not as much occasion for the grace of God, and the
comfort of his Spirit, for the prayers of our ministers and
Christian friends, when death is in the house, as when sickness
is there? Faith is the only remedy against grief and fear at such
a time. Believe the resurrection, then fear not. He raised the
dead child to life by a word of power. Such is the gospel call to
those who are by nature dead in trespasses and sins. It is by the
word of Christ that spiritual life is given. All who saw it, and
heard of it, admired the miracle, and Him that wrought it. Though
we cannot now expect to have our dead children or relatives
restored, we may hope to find comfort under our trials.
Chapter 5:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Johnson
| Lightfoot
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| McGarvey Pendleton
| McGee
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Matthew Luke
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
