13. they lifted up--their common misery drawing these poor outcasts
together
(2Ki 7:3),
nay, making them forget the fierce national antipathy of Jew and
Samaritan [TRENCH].
Jesus, &c.--(Compare
Mt 20:30-33).
How quick a teacher is felt misery, even though as here the teaching
may be soon forgotten!
JFB.
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