Matthew 9:31

31 illi autem exeuntes diffamaverunt eum in tota terra illa

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 tunc tetigit oculos eorum dicens secundum fidem vestram fiat vobis

30 et aperti sunt oculi illorum et comminatus est illis Iesus dicens videte ne quis sciat

31 illi autem exeuntes diffamaverunt eum in tota terra illa

32 egressis autem illis ecce obtulerunt ei hominem mutum daemonium habentem

33 et eiecto daemone locutus est mutus et miratae sunt turbae dicentes numquam paruit sic in Israhel