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Podcast: BIBLE IN TEN
Episode: Matthew 9:7
Description: Sunday, 6 April 2025
And he arose and departed to his house. Matthew 9:7
“And, having arisen, he departed to his house” (CG).
In the previous verse, Jesus instructed the paralytic to arise, take up his bed, and go to his house. In response to that, it now says, “And, having arisen, he departed to his house.”
With the healing accomplished, the man was fully compliant with the directive given. Matthew focuses on the healing and obedience to the exclusion of all else. Mark provides a note that the man did...