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Our Lord's action here is most significant, Having abandoned Bethsaida to judgment (Matthew 11:12-24). He would neither heal in that village, nor permit further testimony to be borne there (Mark 8:26). The probation of Bethsaida as a community was ended, but He would still show mercy to individuals.
Compare (Revelation 3:20).
Christ is outside the door of that church, but "If any man hear My voice," etc.