Matthew 9
Jesus Heals a Paralytic
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. References Jesus: John 21:5, Romans 5:11. Faith: Matthew 8:10, 9:22, Acts 14:9, James 2:18. Sin: Matthew 9:6, Isaiah 44:22. Parallel theme: Matthew 4:24, Acts 19:12 +5
3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:65, Leviticus 24:16, Mark 14:64, Luke 5:21
4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? References Jesus: Matthew 12:25, John 6:61, 6:64. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:21, 139:2, Luke 6:8, 11:17, John 16:30, Acts 5:9, Revelation 2:23 +5
5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. Resurrection: Matthew 9:5. Sin: Isaiah 43:25. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 2:10
7 And he arose, and departed to his house.
8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
The Calling of Matthew
9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. Sin: John 9:31
11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? Resurrection: Mark 2:16, Luke 5:30. Sin: Matthew 11:19, Luke 19:7, Galatians 2:15. Parallel theme: Isaiah 65:5, Hebrews 5:2 +2
12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Grace: Matthew 12:7, Hosea 6:6. Righteousness: Proverbs 21:3, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:32. Repentance: Matthew 3:2, Acts 11:18, 2 Peter 3:9. Sin: Acts 3:19. Parallel theme: Luke 19:10 +5
A Question About Fasting
14 Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
16 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
17 Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
A Girl Restored and a Woman Healed
18 While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. Worship: Matthew 8:2. Parallel theme: Matthew 9:24, 2 Kings 5:11, Luke 13:14, John 11:32
19 And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.
20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: Parallel theme: Matthew 14:36, 23:5, Deuteronomy 22:12, Mark 6:56, 8:22, Acts 5:15, 19:12 +2
21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. References Jesus: Acts 16:18. Faith: Matthew 9:2, 9:29, 15:28, Mark 5:34, 10:52, Luke 7:50, 8:48, 17:19, 18:42 +5
23 And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 35:25
24 He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. Parallel theme: Isaiah 49:7, 53:3, John 11:4, Acts 9:40, 20:10
25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. Parallel theme: Mark 1:31, 5:41, 8:23, 9:27, Luke 8:54
26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. Parallel theme: Matthew 4:24, Mark 1:45
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
27 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.
28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. References Jesus: Matthew 8:14, 13:36. References Lord: Matthew 8:2. Faith: Matthew 9:22, John 11:26, 11:40. Parallel theme: Matthew 13:58 +2
29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your 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). be it unto you. Faith: Matthew 8:13, 9:22, 15:28, Mark 10:52. Parallel theme: Matthew 20:34
30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. References Jesus: Matthew 8:4, 17:9. Parallel theme: Matthew 12:16, Mark 5:43, Luke 5:14, 8:56
31 But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country. Parallel theme: Matthew 9:26, Mark 7:36
Jesus Heals a Mute Man
32 As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. Evil: Matthew 4:24, Luke 11:14
33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. Evil: Luke 11:14. Parallel theme: Isaiah 35:6
34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
The Harvest Is Plentiful
35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Parallel theme: Matthew 10:6, 14:14, 15:24, 15:32, Numbers 27:17, 2 Chronicles 18:16, Jeremiah 50:6, Zechariah 10:2, Mark 6:34, Hebrews 5:2 +5
37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Parallel theme: Matthew 28:19, Psalms 68:11, Mark 16:15, Luke 10:2, 24:47, Acts 16:9, 18:10, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 6:1, 1 Timothy 5:17 +5
38 Pray ye therefore the 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. of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. References Lord: Psalms 68:11, Micah 5:7, Acts 13:2. Prayer: 2 Thessalonians 3:1. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 3:15, John 20:21, Acts 8:4, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11 +4