What is the meaning of Matthew 9:26? And This simple connector tells us the raising of the synagogue ruler’s daughter (Matthew 9:25) did not end in silence—it led straight into public reaction. Whenever God moves, events do not sit in isolation. See how the same word keeps the action flowing in John 2:11 where “the first of His signs… and His disciples believed in Him,” as well as in Acts 3:10 when healing the lame man sparked immediate recognition. the news What circulated was not rumor but a clear report of a literal miracle: • “He took the girl by the hand, and she got up” (Matthew 9:25). • People carried firsthand testimony—like the shepherds in Luke 2:17 who “spread the word” after seeing the newborn Messiah. • Mark 1:28 echoes the pattern: “The news about Jesus spread quickly through the whole region of Galilee.” about this The “this” centers on a young girl restored from death, paired with the woman healed of a twelve-year hemorrhage (Matthew 9:18-22). Such layered wonders magnify Christ’s authority: • Power over disease (Matthew 8:16-17; Isaiah 53:4). • Power over death (John 11:43-44; 1 Kings 17:22). • Power expressed in compassion (Luke 7:13–15). spread The verb paints movement—unstoppable, organic, fueled by eyewitnesses: • “The word of the Lord continued to spread and multiply” (Acts 12:24). • Like seed scattered (Matthew 13:3-9), the report found soil in open hearts. • Attempts to contain it—such as the leper told to stay quiet in Mark 1:44-45—only accelerated the flow. throughout No corner was untouched. The idea mirrors Matthew 4:24: “News about Him spread all over Syria.” God’s acts are never intended for a private inner circle; they radiate outward: • Psalm 145:6-7 praises declaring His “awesome works.” • Revelation 5:12-13 envisions global, even cosmic, proclamation of the Lamb’s worth. that region Galilee, dotted with fishing villages and trade routes, functioned as a cultural crossroads. Spreading “throughout that region” positioned multitudes to hear, believe, and seek Jesus: • Matthew 14:35 records all Galilee recognizing Him and bringing their sick. • Isaiah 9:1 foretold light dawning “in Galilee of the nations,” now fulfilled in these cascading reports. summary Matthew 9:26 shows the inevitable ripple effect of Christ’s miraculous work: eyewitnesses carry the story; the report races unhindered; whole territories awaken to the presence and power of Jesus. The verse invites confidence that what God literally does cannot be contained—good news is meant to travel, stir faith, and ready hearts for the Savior who still reigns today. |
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