Christ's Look of Sympathy
H. A. Cornell. Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad… I. WHAT HE SAW. 1. Not reasons for admiration. 2. Not grounds for discouragement. 3. But a call for pity. II. THE CONDITION OF THE PEOPLE. 1. Faint. 2. Scattered. 3. Shepherdless. III. His COMPASSION ENLISTED FOR THEIR SUCCOUR. 1. The grace of the Father. 2. His own prevailing intercession. 3. The gifts of the Spirit. 4. The service of His messengers. (H. A. Cornell.) Parallel Verses KJV: But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. WEB: But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.