Matthew 12:15 Meaning and Explanation
“But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;”
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Read Full Chapter →Aware of the plot, Jesus withdraws, and crowds follow him and are all healed.
What Does Matthew 12:15 Mean?
Knowing the leaders' deadly intent, Jesus withdraws from that place. His hour has not yet come, and he will not be hurried to the cross before his work is done. Yet wherever he goes, great crowds follow, drawn by his compassion, and he heals every one of them.
His retreat is not fear but wisdom; his healing is not diminished but multiplied. Where the powerful plot against him, the needy press toward him, and he turns none away. The breadth of his mercy shines here: he healed them all. The same Lord who slips quietly from danger pours out boundless grace on the suffering who seek him.
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What does Matthew 12:15 mean?
Aware of the plot, Jesus withdraws, and crowds follow him and are all healed.