Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Matthew 9:36:
Isaiah 53:6
Ezekiel 34:5
Mark 8:2
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