Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 15:1-38
C. CHRIST MANIFESTS HIMSELF AS THE HIGH PRIEST IN HIS SUFFERINGS; BEING REJECTED BY THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES OF JERUSALEM, OR THE THEOLOGICAL AUTHORITIES OF THE SCHOOLSMatthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-38Contents:—Secret landing of the Lord in Galilee, and His recognition. Accusation of the deputation from the synagogue at Jerusalem, that His disciples transgressed the traditions. Reply of Jesus, and rebuke addressed to the Pharisees of Galilee. Christ’s teaching to the disciples in reference to... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 15:30-31
Healing the multitudes: v. 30. And great multitudes came unto Him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and He healed them, v. 31. insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see; and they glorified the God of Israel. No evidence of a hunger of the soul, no desire for spiritual enlightenment, only for healing the body. But Christ... read more