He puts an end to the woman’s fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


At the same time both signifying that it is easy for Him to raise the dead ... and also teaching us not to fear death; for that it is not death, but is henceforth become a sleep.
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century