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Matthew 12:9

What does Matthew 12:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 12:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 12:9 means

After the confrontation, Jesus withdraws and goes into the synagogue. This movement shows continuity between teaching and synagogue ministry; he continues to confront false priorities in a religious setting. Entering the synagogue sets the stage for a second Sabbath act—healing—which will provoke another challenge from the Pharisees. The verse signals that the debate is not merely verbal but is followed by deeds that demonstrate the meaning of his teaching.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he departed thence, and went into their synagogue:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he departed thence, and went into their synagogue:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he went from there into their Synagogue:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And having departed thence, he went to their synagogue,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when he had passed from thence, he came into their synagogues.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And, going away from thence, he came into their synagogue.

Context

This verse transitions from the field dispute to a new scene in the synagogue. The narrative progression keeps the Sabbath theme central while raising the stakes: now Jesus will demonstrate his claim by healing, which will intensify hostility and lead to plots against him.

v.8For the Son of man is lord of the sabbath.

v.9This passage

v.10and behold, a man having a withered hand. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? that they might accuse him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 6:6

    And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man there, and his right hand was withered.

  • Mark 3:1

    And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there who had his hand withered.

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