Matthew 9:8

But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given 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 he got up and went away to his house.

9And when Jesus was going from there, he saw a man whose name was Matthew, seated at the place where taxes were taken; and he said to him, Come after me. And he got up and went after him.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:23And all the people were surprised and said, Is not this the Son of David?

Matthew 28:18And Jesus came to them and said, All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

Mark 7:37And they were overcome with wonder, saying, He has done all things well: he even gives back the power of hearing and the power of talking to those who have been without them.

Luke 7:16And fear came on all, and they gave praise to God, saying, A great prophet is among us: and, God has given thought to his people.

Luke 17:15And one of them, when he saw that he was clean, turning back, gave praise to God in a loud voice;

John 15:8Here is my Father's glory, in that you give much fruit and so are my true 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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