Matthew 9:8

And the crowds were awe-struck when they saw it, and ascribed the glory to God who had entrusted such power to a man.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 got up, and went off home.

9Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting at the Toll Office, and said to him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:23And the crowds of people were all filled with amazement and said, "Can this be the Son of David?"

Matthew 28:18Jesus however came near and said to them, "All power in Heaven and over the earth has been given to me.

Mark 7:37The amazement was extreme. "He succeeds in everything he attempts," they exclaimed; "he even makes deaf men hear and dumb men speak!"

Luke 7:16All were awe-struck, and they gave glory to God--some saying, "A Prophet, a great Prophet, has risen up among us." Others said, "God has not forgotten His People."

Luke 17:15One of them, seeing that he was cured, came back, adoring and praising God in a loud voice,

John 15:8By this is God glorified--by your bearing abundant fruit and thus being true disciples of mine.

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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