Matthew 8:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses. I. THE COMPLETENESS OF CHRIST'S IDENTITY WITH HIS PEOPLE. 1. Our true nature. 2. In its entirety. 3. In our trials. II. THE CLOSENESS OF HIS SYMPATHY. Identity is the source of sympathy. Christ had sympathy with His followers. (H. Stowell, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. |
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