Matthew 9:8

And when the multitudes saw it, they were struck with awe; and they praised God, who had given authority like this to men.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 home.

9And as Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man sitting at the custom-house, whose name was Matthew. And he said to him, Follow me: and he arose and followed him.

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Cross References

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

Matthew 28:18And Jesus came near, and discoursed with them, and said to them: All authority is given to me, in heaven and on earth. And as my Father sent me, so also I send you.

Mark 7:37And they admired exceedingly, and said: He doeth every thing excellently: he maketh the deaf to hear, and the speechless to talk.

Luke 7:16And awe seized all the people; and they glorified God, and said: A great prophet hath arisen among us, and God hath visited his people.

Luke 17:15And one of them, when he saw that he was cleansed, returned, and with a loud voice, glorified God.

John 15:8In this is the Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and ye will 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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