Matthew 14:36

Verse 36. No Barnes text on this verse. See Barnes on "Mt 14:34" {t} "hem of his garment" Nu 15:38; Mt 9:20; Mr 3:10; Lu 6:19 Ac 19:12 {u} "as many" Joh 6:37 REMARKS ON MATTHEW 14 (1.) We learn from this chapter the power of conscience, Mt 14:1-4. Herod's guilt was the only reason why he thought John the Baptist had risen. At another time he would altogether have disbelieved it. Consciousness of guilt will at some period infallibly torment a man. (2.) The duty of faithfulness, Mt 14:4. John reproved Herod at the hazard of his life. And he died for it. But he had the approbation of conscience and of God. So will all who do their duty.