Matthew 9:8

Now the multitudes, seeing, were struck with fear, and glorified the God who had given authority, such as this, unto men.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, he departed unto his house.

9And Jesus, passing aside from thence, saw a man presiding over the tax-office, called, Matthew, and saith unto him,—Be following me. And, arising, he followed him.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:23And all the multitudes were beside themselves, and were saying, Can, this one, be, the Son of David?

Matthew 28:18And Jesus, coming near, spake unto them, saying—All authority, in heaven and on earth, hath been given unto me;

Mark 7:37And, superabundantly, were they being struck with astonishment, saying—Well, hath he, all things, done,—both, the deaf, he causeth to hear, and, the dumb, to speak.

Luke 7:16And fear seized them, all, and they began to glorify God, saying—A great prophet, hath been raised up amongst us! and—God hath visited his people!

Luke 17:15But, one from among them, beholding that he was healed, returned, with a loud voice, glorifying God,—

John 15:8Herein, was my Father glorified, that, much fruit, ye should bear, and 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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