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The Saviour's silence was not the result of intellectual poverty. Was not that of one taken with mere self-considerations. Was not caused by indifference.

I. The Saviour's silence indicates thoughtfulness.

II. Denotes loving estimates.

III. Manifests the greatness of self-control. Effective speech is power over one's fellows, but silence is power over one's own self.

IV. And yet the Saviour's silence may have been sympathetic.

V. Was preparative. What power in a judicious pause. Delay may enhance the preciousness of the gift.

(W. Burrows, B. A.)

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KJV: Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

WEB: Jesus went out from there, and withdrew into the region of Tyre and Sidon.