Matthew 9:7
What does Matthew 9:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 9:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 9:7 means
Immediately demonstrating the power of Jesus' command, the paralytic rises, takes up his bed, and departs for his house. This instant obedience and physical restoration validate not only Jesus' power to heal but also His authority to forgive sins. The man's ability to walk away, carrying his bed, served as undeniable proof to everyone present of the miraculous work that had just occurred, directly confirming Jesus' words.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he arose, and departed to his house.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he arose, and departed to his house.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he arose, and departed to his house.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he got up and went away to his house.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And he, having risen, went to his house,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he arose, and went into his house.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he rose up and went to his house.
Context
This verse presents the immediate and tangible outcome of Jesus' command, serving as confirmation. It follows directly after Jesus' powerful instruction to the paralytic. The man's instant healing and departure provide concrete evidence, establishing the validity of Jesus' claims before the onlookers and bridging this dramatic event to the crowd's reaction in the next verse.
v.6But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.
v.7This passage
v.8But when the multitudes saw it, they were afraid, and glorified God, who had given such authority unto men.
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