Matthew 14:35

35 And [when] the men of that place recognized him, they sent [word] into that whole surrounding region, and they brought to him all those {who were sick}.

Matthew 14:35 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 14:35

And when the men of the place had knowledge of him
Not merely by report, but by face, having seen, and heard him before; see ( Luke 5:1 ) .

They sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto
him all that were diseased;
which not only expresses their faith in him, that he was able to heal all their sick and diseased, were they ever so many; but also their affectionate regard to their fellow creatures and countrymen; and their care and diligence in sending messengers about to their respective cities, towns, and villages, and which must be attended with expense: for they neither spared cost nor pains, to do good to their country; in all which, they set an example worthy of imitation.

Matthew 14:35 In-Context

33 So those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God!"

34 And [after they] had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

35 And [when] the men of that place recognized him, they sent [word] into that whole surrounding region, and they brought to him all those {who were sick}.

36 And they were imploring him that they might only touch the edge of his cloak, and all those who touched [it] were cured.

Footnotes

• [a] *Here "[when]" is supplied as a component of the participle ("recognized") which is understood as temporal
• [b] Literally "having badly"