31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre , and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee , within e the region of Decapolis . 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty , and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside from the crowd , by himself , and put His fingers into his ears , and after spitting , He touched his tongue with the saliva; 34 and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh , He said to him, "Ephphatha !" that is, "Be opened !" 35 And his ears were opened , and the impediment of his tongue was removed , and he began speaking plainly .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 7:31-35
Commentary on Mark 7:31-37
(Read Mark 7:31-37)
Here is a cure of one that was deaf and dumb. Those who brought this poor man to Christ, besought him to observe the case, and put forth his power. Our Lord used more outward actions in the doing of this cure than usual. These were only signs of Christ's power to cure the man, to encourage his faith, and theirs that brought him. Though we find great variety in the cases and manner of relief of those who applied to Christ, yet all obtained the relief they sought. Thus it still is in the great concerns of our souls.