34 And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased; 36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. (Matthew 14:34-36 KJV)
William Burkitt’s Commentary
Observe, 1. Our Saviour’s unwearied diligence in going about to do good: he no sooner landeth, but he goeth to Gennesaret, and healeth their sick.
Observe, 2. The people’s charity to their sick neighbours, in sending abroad to let all the country know that Christ the great physician was come amongst them.
Observe, 3. Where lay the healing virtue: not in their finger, but in their faith; or rather in Christ whom their faith apprehended.