Matthew 9:35
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.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 31
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
περιῆγεν
went about
G4013
περιῆγεν
went about
Strong's:
G4013
Word #:
2 of 31
to take around (as a companion); reflexively, to walk around
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
4 of 31
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πόλεις
the cities
G4172
πόλεις
the cities
Strong's:
G4172
Word #:
6 of 31
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 31
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ταῖς
G3588
ταῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
συναγωγαῖς
synagogues
G4864
συναγωγαῖς
synagogues
Strong's:
G4864
Word #:
14 of 31
an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church
αὐτῶν
their
G846
αὐτῶν
their
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
15 of 31
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 31
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κηρύσσων
preaching
G2784
κηρύσσων
preaching
Strong's:
G2784
Word #:
17 of 31
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
20 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλείας
of the kingdom
G932
βασιλείας
of the kingdom
Strong's:
G932
Word #:
21 of 31
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
22 of 31
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
θεραπεύων
healing
G2323
θεραπεύων
healing
Strong's:
G2323
Word #:
23 of 31
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
26 of 31
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Acts 10:38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.Mark 6:56And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.Matthew 11:5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.Acts 2:22Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:Luke 13:22And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.Mark 6:6And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.Matthew 11:1And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
Historical Context
Jewish synagogues were community centers for worship, teaching, and legal administration. Jesus used existing religious structures to reach Israel. His teaching authority amazed listeners (7:28-29) because He spoke with inherent authority rather than citing rabbis. Healing every disease demonstrated messianic credentials (Isaiah 35:5-6, 61:1-2). First-century Palestine had no public healthcare; the sick depended on family or begging. Jesus' healing ministry addressed desperate physical needs while authenticating His spiritual message. Early church continued this pattern of word and deed ministry.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' combination of teaching, preaching, and healing model holistic mission?
- What is the relationship between proclaiming the gospel and demonstrating its power through compassionate action?
- How can contemporary churches balance word-focused and deed-focused ministry?
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Analysis & Commentary
Matthew summarizes Jesus' comprehensive ministry: 'teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people' (διδασκων εν ταις συναγωγαις αυτων και κηρυσσων το ευαγγελιον της βασιλειας και θεραπευων πασαν νοσον και πασαν μαλακιαν). Three components: teaching (διδασκων, systematic instruction), preaching (κηρυσσων, proclamation/heralding), and healing (θεραπευων, medical care). Jesus addresses both spiritual and physical needs. 'Gospel of the kingdom' identifies the message: God's reign breaking into history through Jesus. 'Every sickness and every disease' emphasizes comprehensive healing—no condition beyond Jesus' power. This holistic ministry models mission: proclamation plus demonstration, word plus deed, spiritual truth plus practical compassion.