he hath born our griefs] Matthew 8:17. The punishment of our sinnes, for which he suffered, 1 Pet. 2. 24. & 3. 18. Or, our griefs and infirmities, by compassionating them with us, and removing them from us, Matthew 14:14.
smitten of God] For his own sinnes, not for ours: which was otherwise, John 14:30. 2 Corinthians 5:21.