Matthew 8

Jesus Cleanses a Leper

1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. Parallel theme: Matthew 8:18

2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint., if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Worship: Matthew 14:33, 15:25, 18:26, 20:20, 28:17, John 9:38, Acts 10:25, 1 Corinthians 14:25. Parallel theme: Matthew 13:58, Numbers 12:10 +5

3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. References Jesus: Mark 1:41, 9:25. Parallel theme: Genesis 1:3, 2 Kings 5:11, 5:14, Psalms 33:9, Mark 4:39, 5:41, Luke 5:13, John 5:21 +5

4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priestPriest: ἱερεύς (Hiereus). The Greek hiereus (ἱερεύς) means priest. Christ is our eternal High Priest (Hebrews 4:14) after the order of Melchizedek, and believers form a 'royal priesthood' (1 Peter 2:9)., and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. References Jesus: Matthew 9:30. Witness: Matthew 10:18, Mark 6:11, Luke 5:14. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:17, 6:1, Isaiah 42:21, Mark 5:43, 7:36, Luke 17:14 +5

The Centurion's Faith

5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, References Jesus: Matthew 27:54. Parallel theme: Matthew 4:13, Mark 2:1, 15:39, Acts 22:25, 23:17, 23:23, 27:13, 27:31, 27:43 +5

6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. References Lord: Philemon 1:16. Parallel theme: Matthew 4:24, 9:2, Acts 8:7, 9:33, 10:7, Colossians 3:11, 4:1, 1 Timothy 6:2 +4

7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. References Jesus: Luke 7:6

8 The centurion answered and said, LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint., I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. References Lord: Psalms 10:17, Luke 5:8. Word: Psalms 107:20. Parallel theme: Matthew 3:11, 3:14, 8:3, Psalms 33:9, Luke 15:19, 15:21, John 1:27 +5

9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:91, 148:8, Luke 4:39, 7:8, Colossians 3:22, Titus 2:9

10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1)., no, not in Israel. Faith: Matthew 15:28, Luke 5:20, 7:9, 7:50. Parallel theme: Mark 6:6

11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdomKingdom: βασιλεία (Basileia). The Greek basileia (βασιλεία) means kingdom—both the realm ruled and the exercise of royal authority. The 'kingdom of God' is central to Jesus' teaching, representing God's saving rule breaking into history. of heaven. Parallel theme: Matthew 24:31, Isaiah 59:19, Malachi 1:11, Luke 12:37, Acts 10:45, 11:18, Ephesians 3:6, Colossians 3:11 +3

12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Kingdom: Matthew 21:43, Luke 13:28. Darkness: Matthew 25:30, 2 Peter 2:4, 2:17, Jude 1:13. Parallel theme: Matthew 13:42, 13:50, 24:51, Romans 9:4 +5

13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. References Jesus: Matthew 8:4. Faith: Matthew 9:22, 15:28, 17:20, Mark 9:23, John 4:50. Parallel theme: Ecclesiastes 9:7 +2

Jesus Heals Many

14 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 9:5

15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. Parallel theme: Matthew 8:3, 9:20, 9:29, 14:36, 20:34, 2 Kings 13:21, Mark 1:41, Luke 8:54 +3

16 When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1)., and healed all that were sick: Word: Exodus 15:26. Spirit: Mark 5:8. Evil: Matthew 12:22. Parallel theme: Matthew 14:14, Luke 4:40, Acts 5:15

17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophetProphet: προφήτης (Prophētēs). The Greek prophētēs (προφήτης) denotes a prophet—one who speaks forth God's message. Jesus was recognized as 'a prophet mighty in deed and word' (Luke 24:19), fulfilling and surpassing the prophetic office., saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. Prophecy: Matthew 1:22. Parallel theme: Isaiah 53:4, 1 Peter 2:24

The Cost of Discipleship

18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. References Jesus: John 6:15. Parallel theme: Mark 4:35, Luke 8:22

19 And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. Parallel theme: Luke 14:33

20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Parallel theme: Psalms 84:3, Luke 2:7

21 And another of his disciples said unto him, LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint., suffer me first to go and bury my father. References Lord: Haggai 1:2. Parallel theme: Matthew 19:29

22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. References Jesus: John 1:43. Parallel theme: Luke 15:32, Ephesians 2:1, 2:5, 5:14, Colossians 2:13, 1 Timothy 5:6 +2

Jesus Calms the Storm

23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. Parallel theme: Luke 8:23

25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, saveSave: σῴζω (Sozo). The Greek sozo (σῴζω) means to save—deliverance from sin, death, and judgment. 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved' (Acts 16:31). The word also encompasses physical healing and spiritual wholeness. us: we perish. Parallel theme: Jonah 1:6

26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. Faith: Matthew 6:30, 16:8, Romans 4:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 65:7, 89:9

27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! Parallel theme: Matthew 14:33, 15:31, Mark 1:27, 6:51, 7:37

Jesus Heals Two Demon-Possessed Men

28 And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. Evil: Matthew 4:24, Acts 10:38

29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.? art thou come hither to torment us before the time? References Jesus: Mark 1:24, 5:7, Luke 4:34, 8:28, John 2:4. References God: Matthew 4:3, Luke 4:41, James 2:19, 2 Peter 2:4. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 16:10 +5

30 And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding. Parallel theme: Leviticus 11:7, Deuteronomy 14:8, Mark 5:11

31 So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. Evil: Mark 5:12

32 And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters. Parallel theme: Mark 5:13, Luke 8:33, Acts 2:23, 4:28, Revelation 20:7

33 And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.

34 And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts. References Jesus: Luke 5:8. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 17:18, Job 21:14, 22:17, Acts 16:39