Matthew 9:8

But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled, and glorified God, who gave such authority to men.

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In The King James Version

But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

In Context

7And after rising, he departed to his house.

9And passing forth from there, Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And he says to him, Follow me. And after rising, he followed him.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:23And all the multitudes were amazed, and said, Is this not the son of David?

Matthew 28:18And Jesus having come, he spoke to them, saying, All authority in heaven and on earth was given to me.

Mark 7:37And they were exceedingly astonished, saying, He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf to hear, and the mute to speak.

Luke 7:16And fear seized all. And they glorified God, saying, A great prophet has been raised among us, and, God came to help his people.

Luke 17:15And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back with a great voice glorifying God.

John 15:8By this my Father is glorified, that ye may bear much fruit, and ye will become my disciples.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:2-9

Christ Heals a Man Sick of the Palsy. 1 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. 2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. 3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? 5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven… Read the whole commentary →

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