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Why does Matthew double people?

Why does Matthew double people?

Matthew seems to mention two people (or animals) where other Gospels mention just one, e.g.

two demon possessed men, in Matthew 8:28-34 (compare Mark 5:1-17 and Luke 8:26-39)
two blind men, in Matthew 9:27-31 and two more blind men, in M…

DOUBLE PORTION

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