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Matthew 8:14-17

The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 8:14-17

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

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Here we notice two things—

I. THAT JESUS ACCEPTS THE MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY.

1. He accepted the hospitality of Peter.

2. He will accept the hospitality of our hearts.

II. THAT JESUS EXERCISES THE MINISTRY OF SALVATION.

1. He healed all manner of diseases.

2. He cast out the spirits with his word.

3. These works denoted the Messiah.

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