Matthew 9:8

Now when the crowds saw, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men. 1 The Call of Matthew

English Majority Text (NT)

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 arose, and went to his house.

9And as Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” And he arose and followed Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:23And all the crowds were amazed and said, “This is not the Son of David, is it?”

Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Mark 7:37And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”

Luke 7:16Then fear took hold of all, and they were glorifying God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.”

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

John 15:8By this My Father is glorified, that you may bear much fruit; and you 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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