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Matthew 9:1

What does Matthew 9:1 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 9:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 9:1 means

Jesus travels across the Sea of Galilee, returning to Capernaum, which Matthew refers to as "his own city." This city served as a base for much of Jesus' early ministry, a place where many of His miracles and teachings occurred. His return sets the stage for further demonstrations of His divine authority and power over both spiritual and physical ailments.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he got into a boat and went across and came to his town.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And having gone to the boat, he passed over, and came to his own city,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And entering into a boat, he passed over the water and came into his own city.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And going on board the ship, he passed over and came to his own city.

Context

This verse marks a transition, moving Jesus from the Gerasenes back to Galilee. It swiftly positions Him in Capernaum, a familiar setting after the previous chapter's account of calming the storm and casting out demons into pigs. This relocation is crucial as it immediately sets up the next significant event: the healing of a paralytic.

v.1This passage

v.2And 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 are forgiven.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 8:18

    Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

  • Mark 5:21

    And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat unto the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto him; and he was by the sea.

  • Revelation 22:11

    He that is unrighteous, let him do unrighteousness still: and he that is filthy, let him be made filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him do righteousness still: and he that is holy, let him be made holy still.

  • Matthew 7:6

    Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet, and turn and rend you.

  • Matthew 8:23

    And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.

  • Matthew 4:13

    and leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali:

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