Matthew 9:8

And the multitude seeing, were astonished, and glorified God, who giveth such power to men.

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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 having arisen, he came away to his own house.

9And Jesus passing along from thence, saw a man sitting at the toll, called Matthew; and He says to him, Follow me. And having arisen up, he followed Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:23And all the multitudes were astonished, and continued to say, Is not this the son of David?

Matthew 28:18And Jesus having come spoke to them, saying, All authority is given unto me in heaven and upon earth.

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

Luke 7:16And fear seized them all: and they continued to glorify God, saying that, A great prophet has arisen among us: and, God has looked upon His people.

Luke 17:15and one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned, with a loud voice glorifying God,

John 15:8In this my Father is glorified, that you may bear much fruit; and ye shall be 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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