IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Jesus' Willingness to Heal (8:1-4)
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Jesus' Willingness to Heal (8:1-4)

One could draw a number of lessons from this narrative. Because this is Matthew's first extended healing miracle, I will treat some elements in greater detail here than in some subsequent narratives.

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