John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 9:12 - 9:12

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John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 9:12 - 9:12


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Mat 9:12.[406] ΧΡΕΊΑΝ, need) χρεῖαι, needs, are to be seen everywhere.-[407]ΚΑΚῶς, ill) Such is indeed the case with sinners.[408]

[406] Jesus, as a faithful master, brings help to his disciples.-V. g.

[407] Dost thou feel infirmity (οἱ κακῶς ἔχοντες), as opposed to strength (οἱ ἰσχύοντες)? In that case betake thyself to the Physician, and seek His help.-V. g.

[408] In the original, “Sic sane habent peccatores.” There is a play here on the word habent, sc. χρείαν ἔχουσιν-κακῶς ἔχοντες.-(I. B.)