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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on John 5:13

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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he that was healed wist not, &c.--That some one, with unparalleled generosity, tenderness and power, had done it, the man knew well enough: but as he had never heard of Him before, so he disappeared too quickly for any inquiries. conveyed himself away--slipped out of the crowd that had gathered, to avoid both hasty popularity and precipitate hatred (Mat 12:14-19).
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