Matthew 9:8

But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
But	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
when	ἰδόντες idontes	G1492	used only in certain past tenses · verb — second aorist active participle, nominative plural masculine
multitudes	ὄχλοι ochloi	G3793	a throng (as borne along) · noun — nominative plural masculine
saw	εἴδω eídō	G1492	used only in certain past tenses
marvelled	θαυμάζω thaumázō	G2296	to wonder
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
glorified	ἐδόξασαν edoxasan	G1392	to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application) · verb — aorist active indicative, 3rd person plural
God	θεὸν theon	G2316	figuratively · noun — accusative singular masculine, a title
given	δόντα donta	G1325	to give (used in a very wide application · verb — second aorist active participle, accusative singular masculine
such	τοιαύτην toiautēn	G5108	truly this · demonstrative pronoun — accusative singular feminine
power	ἐξουσίαν exousian	G1849	privilege · noun — accusative singular feminine
men	ἀνθρώποις.¶ anthrōpois	G444	from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)) · noun — dative plural masculine

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Cross-references

Luke 7:16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his peop…
Matthew 15:31 Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and t…
Acts 4:21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men g…
Mark 2:12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We…
Luke 17:15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
Luke 23:47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
Luke 5:25-26 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
John 15:8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:1-8

The first words of this chapter oblige us to look back to the close of that which precedes it, where we find the Gadarenes so resenting the loss of their swine, that they were disgusted with Christ's company, and besought him to depart out of their coasts. Now here it follows, He entered into a ship, and passed over. They bid him begone, and he took them at their word, and we never read that he came into their coasts again. Now here observe, 1. His justice - that he left them. Note, Christ will not tarry long where he is not welcome. In righteous judgment, he forsakes those places and persons that are weary of him, but abides with those that covet and court his stay. If the unbeliever will d…

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John Gill on Matthew 9:8

But when the multitude saw it,.... The miracle that was wrought; when they saw the man take up his bed, and carry it home, which was done by Christ, as a proof of his having power to forgive sin, they marvelled, and glorified God: they were struck with amazement and astonishment at the sight, it being what was strange and unusual; the like to which they had never seen before, nor heard of: and concluding it to be more than human; they ascribed it to God; they praised, and adored the divine goodness, which had given such power unto men; of working miracles, healing diseases, and delivering miserable mortals from such maladies, as were otherwise incurable; still looking upon Christ as a mere…

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John Calvin on Matthew 9:1-8

Matthew 9:1-8 Matthew 9:1-8 Mark 2:1-12 Luke 5:17-26 1. And entering into a ship, he passed over, and came into his own city. 2. And, lo, they brought to him a paralytic lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, Take courage, my son, thy sins are forgiven thee. 3. And, lo, some of the scribes said among themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4. And when Jesus saw their thoughts, he said, Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5. For whether is it easier to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? 6. But that you may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins, (then he saith to the paralytic,) Arise, take up thy bed, and…

The Church Fathers

It is a very fearful thing to be seized by death while the sins are yet unforgiven by Christ; for there is no way to the heavenly house for him whose sins have not been forgiven. But when this fear is removed, honour is rendered to God, who by His word has in this way given power to men, of forgiveness of sins, of resurrection of the body, and of return to Heaven.
— Hilary of Poitiers ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

"For when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men:" for the flesh was an offense unto them. But He did not rebuke them, but proceeds by His works to arouse them, and exalt their thoughts. Since for the time it was no small thing for Him to be thought greater than all men, as having come from God. For had they well established these things in their own minds, going on orderly they would have known, that He was even the Son of God. But they did not retain these things clearly, wherefore neither were they able to approach Him. For they said again, "This man is not of God;" "how is this man of God?" And they were continually harping on these things, putting them forward as cloaks for their own passions.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on the Gospel of Matthew 29

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Dictionary and topics

Custom — A tax imposed by the Romans. The tax-gatherers were termed publicans (q.v.), who had their stations at the gates of cities, and in the public highways, and at the place set apart for that purpose,…
Capernaum · Miracles of Jesus performed at — Miracles of Jesus performed at
Glorifying God · Exemplified: The Multitude — Exemplified: The Multitude
Miracles Of Christ, The · Centurion’s servant healed — Centurion’s servant healed
People, Common · Heard Jesus gladly — Heard Jesus gladly

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:1-8

John Gill on Matthew 9:8

John Calvin on Matthew 9:1-8

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:1-8

John Gill on Matthew 9:8

John Calvin on Matthew 9:1-8

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 9:8