Mat 9:36 | JFB | STEP | 36. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted-- This reading, however, has hardly any authority at all. The true reading doubtless is, "were harassed." and were scattered abroad-- rather, "lying about," "abandoned," or "neglected." as sheep, having no shepherd-- their pitiable condition as wearied under bodily fatigue, a vast disorganized mass, being but a faint picture of their wretchedness as the victims of pharisaic guidance; their souls uncared for, yet drawn after and hanging upon Him. This moved the Redeemer's compassion.

‏ Matthew 9:36

36. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted--This reading, however, has hardly any authority at all. The true reading doubtless is, "were harassed."

and were scattered abroad--rather, "lying about," "abandoned," or "neglected."

as sheep, having no shepherd--their pitiable condition as wearied under bodily fatigue, a vast disorganized mass, being but a faint picture of their wretchedness as the victims of pharisaic guidance; their souls uncared for, yet drawn after and hanging upon Him. This moved the Redeemer's compassion.