Matthew 9:8

And seeing it the multitudes feared, and glorified God, who gave such power to men.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 rising up he departed to his house.

9And Jesus, passing on from thence, saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the place of receiving custom; and he says to him: Follow me. And he rose up and followed him.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:23And all the multitudes were amazed, and said: Is this the Son of David?

Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying: All power was given to me in heaven and on earth.

Mark 7:37and were beyond measure astonished, saying: He has done all things well; he makes both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

Luke 7:16And fear seized on all; and they glorified God, saying: A great prophet has arisen among us; and, God has visited his people.

Luke 17:15And one of them, seeing that he was healed, turned back, with a loud voice glorifying God,

John 15:8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and ye shall 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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