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Matthew 9:8

What does Matthew 9:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 9:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 9:8 means

Witnessing the miraculous healing, the multitudes are filled with a mix of fear and awe, and they glorify God. They recognize the extraordinary power demonstrated, acknowledging that God has granted such authority to men. This communal praise, however, indicates a partial understanding; they attribute the power to God's gifting to "men" in general, not yet fully grasping the unique divine identity of Jesus as the Son of Man who possesses such authority inherently.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But when the multitudes saw it, they were afraid, and glorified God, who had given such authority unto men.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But when the multitudes saw it, they were afraid, and glorified God, who had given such authority unto men.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the multitudes having seen, wondered, and glorified God, who did give such power to men.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the multitude seeing it, feared, and glorified God that gave such power to men.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But the crowds seeing [it], were in fear, and glorifiedGod who gave such power to men.

Context

This verse describes the crowds' reaction to the paralytic's healing, presenting a collective response of awe and praise. It immediately follows the man's physical restoration, highlighting the impact of Jesus' miracle. This communal glorification of God sets a reverent tone, transitioning from the confrontation with the scribes to further demonstrations of Jesus' authority as the chapter continues.

v.7And he arose, and departed to his house.

v.8This passage

v.9And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

Cross references

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

  • Luke 7:16

    And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.

  • Luke 13:13

    And he laid his hands upon her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

  • Acts 21:20

    And they, when they heard it, glorified God; and they said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of them that have believed; and they are all zealous for the law:

  • Luke 23:47

    And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

  • Acts 4:21

    And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.

  • Matthew 5:16

    Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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