Mark 7:31-37 And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the middle of the coasts of Decapolis.… Teaching us by this act — 1. To avoid vain glory in all our works of mercy to others. 2. That the penitent must separate himself from the crowd of worldly cares, tumultuous thoughts, and inordinate affections, if he would find rest for his soul in God. 3. That he must tear himself from the company of evil and frivolous companions, and from the bustle of incessant occupation. 4. That Christ alone can heal the soul. He took from the deaf and dumb man any trust that he might have had in those who stood by. 5. He leaves also this lesson to His ministers, that if they would heal the sinner by their reproof, they should do this when he is alone. (W. Denton, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. |
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