Augustine of Hippo

For it is here conveyed to us that His glory will then be made manifest, seeing that now they who walk by faith see it in a figure.

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗

Jerome

And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent throughout all that region. They recognized him by his reputation, not by his appearance, or certainly by the greatness of the signs he was performing among the people; even his face was well-known to many. And see how great is the faith of the people of the land of Genesareth, that they are not content with the salvation of those present, but send to other cities in the vicinity, so that all may come running to the physician.

Commentary on Matthew ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Then follows the devotion of the crowds: and when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent into all that country, and brought to him all who were sick etc., because they not only brought their own sick, but sent for those from other places. Hence when they had recognized him through fame and through his teaching, they sent for the sick and brought them to him; hence all believed in him, so great was the power of his word; and this is signified in Isa. …

Commentary on Matthew ↗