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Matthew 8:16

What does Matthew 8:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 8:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 8:16 means

As evening arrives, a crowd gathers, bringing many who were possessed by demons and others afflicted with various sicknesses. Jesus commands the demons out with a simple word, demonstrating His absolute authority over evil spirits. He also heals all who were sick without exception. This widespread healing emphasizes the comprehensive nature of His power to overcome both spiritual and physical maladies.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when even was come, they brought unto him many possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all that were sick:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when even was come, they brought unto him many possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all that were sick:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And in the evening, they took to him a number of people who had evil spirits; and he sent the spirits out of them with a word, and made well all who were ill;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And evening having come, they brought to him many demoniacs, and he did cast out the spirits with a word, and did heal all who were ill,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when evening was come, they brought to him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word: and all that were sick he healed:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when the evening was come, they brought to him many possessed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all that were ill;

Context

Following the private healing of Peter's mother-in-law, this verse expands the scope of Jesus' healing ministry to a broad, public display. It serves as a powerful summary of Jesus’ authority over both demonic forces and physical illness, directly leading into a prophetic fulfillment from Isaiah and reinforcing the theme of Jesus' boundless power before a transition in location.

v.15And he touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and ministered unto him.

v.16This passage

v.17that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our diseases.

Cross references

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

  • Mark 9:25

    And when Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

  • Mark 2:3

    And they come, bringing unto him a man sick of the palsy, borne of four.

  • Acts 19:13

    But certain also of the strolling Jews, exorcists, took upon them to name over them that had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.

  • Matthew 14:14

    And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

  • Mark 5:8

    For he said unto him, Come forth, thou unclean spirit, out of the man.

  • Exodus 15:26

    and he said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of Jehovah thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his eyes, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases upon thee, which I have put upon the Egyptians: for I am Jehovah that healeth thee.

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