And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”
37. He hath done all things well. Matthew, after collecting many miracles, concludes by saying that the multitudes wondered, and glorified the God of Israel; that is, because God, taking unusual methods of illustrating his power, had called up the remembrance of his covenant.
Our Lord Jesus seldom staid long in a place, for he knew where his work lay, and attended the changes of it. When he had cured the woman of Canaan's daughter, he had done what he had to do in that place, and therefore presently left those parts, and returned to the sea of Galilee, whereabout his usual residence was; yet he did not come...
Commenting on Mark 7:31-37
Verse 37. Beyond measure. Exceedingly; very much. In the Greek, "Very abundantly." He hath done all things well. All things in a remarkable manner; or, he has perfectly effected the cure of the deaf and the dumb. (k) "saying" (l) "maketh both the deaf"