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Matthew 12:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 12:15

Verse 15 of 50

Scripture focus

But when Jesus knew [it], he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

Matthew 12:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 12:15

Theological / Devotional

When Jesus knew it. [Jesus’ Popularity, Matt. 12:15-21 = Mark 3:7-12. Major comment: Mark.] That is, when Jesus became aware of the conspiracy between the Pharisees and the Herodians after the healing of the man with a withered hand in the synagogue on the Sabbath day (see Matt. 12:14; see on Mark 3:6). His increase of popularity had a proportionately opposite effect of raising a tide of opposition against Him (see on Matt. 4:24).

He withdrew. Probably not till after the Sabbath day, as a long Sabbath journey would unnecessarily have prejudiced the Jewish leaders against Him. In regard to “a sabbath day’s journey” see p. 50.

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