Matthew 9:31

31 But they assone as they were departed spreed abroade his name through oute all the londe.

Matthew 9:31 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 9:31

But they, when they were departed
That is, out of the house where they received their cure, and out of the city; for it appears, by what follows, they went into other parts, where it is probable they might originally belong; they

spread abroad his fame in all that country.
This they did, not in contempt of Christ and his orders; but rather out of gratitude to their benefactor, and through an honest zeal to spread his honour and glory: though they are not to be commended for disregarding the command of Christ; for, not our affection, but Christ's will, is to be the rule of our actions.

Matthew 9:31 In-Context

29 Then touched he their eyes saying: acordynge to youre faythe be it vnto you.

30 And their eyes were opened. And Iesus charged the saying: Se yt no man knowe of it.

31 But they assone as they were departed spreed abroade his name through oute all the londe.

32 As they went out beholde they brought to hym a dome ma possessed af a devyll.

33 And as sone as the devyll was cast oute the domme spake: And the people merveled sayinge: it was never so sene in Israel.