their eyes were opened] That is, they could see. For the Jews called blinde eyes shut ones, John 9. 26, 30. Thus that is fulfilled, which is spoken, Psalms 146:8. Isaiah 35:5. He straitly charged them] He forbad them with an earnest commination. See that no man know it] Either Christ would not have this miracle published, or not to the inhabitants of those parts: for all things are not to be published at all times, nor to all persons. See Chap. 8. 4.