Matthew 14:36

“And besought him that they might touch the hem of his garment, etc.] As the woman with the bloody issue did; (<400920>Matthew 9:20). This they desired, partly to show the strength of their faith in him, that they doubted not of a cure, could they be admitted so near his person; and partly, to signify the sense of their unworthiness, to be in another way taken notice of by him, either by speaking to them, or putting his hands on them: and as many as touched, were made perfectly whole. Christ condescended to this their request, and perfectly cured all such of their diseases, of whatever kind they were, who, in the exercise of faith, touched the hem of his garment, the fringe he wore, in…”

“Land of Gennesaret - This region was in Galilee, on the west side of the Sea of Tiberias; and in this land was situated Capernaum, to which he had directed his disciples to go. The hem of his garment - That is, the fringe or border on the outer garment. See the notes at Matthew 9:20. Remarks On Matthew 14:0 1. We learn from this chapter the power of conscience, Matthew 14:1-4. Herod’s guilt was the only reason why he thought John the Baptist had risen. At another time he would altogether have disbelieved it. Consciousness of guilt will at some period infallibly torment a man. 2. The duty of faithfulness, Matthew 14:4. John reproved Herod at the hazard of his life, and he died for it; but he…”

“only: Mat 9:20, Mat 9:21; Mar 3:10; Luk 6:19; Act 19:11, Act 19:12 hem: Mat 23:5; Exo 28:33-43; Num 15:38, Num 15:39 perfectly: Joh 6:37, Joh 7:23; Act 3:16, Act 4:9, Act 4:10, Act 4:14-16 Next: Matthew Chapter 15”