This command He added, that it might be seen there was no delusion in the miracle; so it follows to establish the reality of the cure, “And he arose, and went away to his own house.” But they that stood by yet grovel on the earth, whence it follows, “But the multitude seeing it were afraid, and glorified God, who had bestowed such power among men.” For had they rightly considered among themselves, they would have acknowledged Him to be the Son of God. Meanwhile it was no little matter to esteem Him as one greater than men, and to have come from God.
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).