📖 Matthew — Chapter 9 (KJV)
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Matthew 9:1 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into Rhis own city.
Matthew 9:2 And, behold, Rthey 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 be forgiven thee.
Matthew 9:3 And, behold, Rcertain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
Matthew 9:4 And Jesus Rknowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
Matthew 9:5 For Rwhether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
Matthew 9:6 But that ye may know Rthat the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Matthew 9:7 And he arose, and departed to his house.
Matthew 9:8 But Rwhen the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
Matthew 9:9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, Rnamed Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
Matthew 9:10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, Rmany publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Matthew 9:11 And when the Pharisees saw it, Rthey said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?
Matthew 9:12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, RThey that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, RI will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Matthew 9:14 Then came to him Rthe disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
Matthew 9:15 And Jesus said unto them, RCan the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
Matthew 9:16 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, Rfor that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
Matthew 9:17 Neither do men put new wine into Rold bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
Matthew 9:18 While he spake these things unto them, Rbehold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Matthew 9:19 RAnd Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.
Matthew 9:20 And, Rbehold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
Matthew 9:21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
Matthew 9:22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, RDaughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Matthew 9:23 And when Jesus came Rinto the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,
Matthew 9:24 He said unto them, RGive place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
Matthew 9:25 But when Rthe people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
Matthew 9:26 And Rthe fame hereof went abroad into all that land.
Matthew 9:27 And when Jesus departed thence, Rtwo blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us.
Matthew 9:28 And when he was Rcome into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.
Matthew 9:29 Then Rtouched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
Matthew 9:30 And Rtheir eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.
Matthew 9:31 But they, when they were departed, Rspread abroad his fame in all that country.
Matthew 9:32 As they went out, behold, they brought to him Ra dumb man possessed with a devil.
Matthew 9:33 And when the devil was cast out, Rthe dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
Matthew 9:34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
Matthew 9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
Matthew 9:36 But Rwhen he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
Matthew 9:37 Then saith he unto his disciples, RThe harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
Matthew 9:38 RPray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 9:1–8 — Forgiveness and healing reveal authority
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus declares a palsied man’s sins forgiven, answers the scribes’ inward accusation, and heals him so that his authority is made visible. The crowd responds with fear and glorifies God.
Key Truth: Recognize the authority of Jesus concerning both sin and suffering.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ into a ship, and passed over, and came into his …” (Matthew 9:1)
Find it in Matthew 9:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For ____ is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or …” (Matthew 9:5)
Find it in Matthew 9:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But when the ____ saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given …” (Matthew 9:8)
Find it in Matthew 9:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 9:9–17 — Mercy and newness challenge familiar expectations
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Matthew follows Jesus, and a meal with publicans and sinners prompts criticism. Jesus speaks of mercy and calling sinners, then answers the fasting question with bridegroom, garment, and wineskin illustrations.
Key Truth: Learn the mercy Jesus requires rather than guarding religious appearances.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “But when ____ heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole …” (Matthew 9:12)
Find it in Matthew 9:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have ____ , and not sacrifice: for I am not come to …” (Matthew 9:13)
Find it in Matthew 9:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Neither do men put new ____ into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine …” (Matthew 9:17)
Find it in Matthew 9:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 9:18–38 — Compassion reaches many needs and calls for labourers
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A ruler’s daughter, a bleeding woman, blind men, and a dumb man receive help. While opposition grows, Jesus teaches and heals, sees the crowds’ need, and tells disciples to pray for labourers.
Key Truth: Let compassion lead to prayer and service.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, ____ , be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee …” (Matthew 9:22)
Find it in Matthew 9:22 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And when he was ____ into the house, the blind men came to him: and …” (Matthew 9:28)
Find it in Matthew 9:28 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will …” (Matthew 9:38)
Find it in Matthew 9:38 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Hosea 6:6 — Jesus cites God’s desire for mercy when answering criticism of his meal companions.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Whose need might you overlook if you judge first by reputation or appearance?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 9:1–8 (Forgiveness and healing reveal authority) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 9:9–17 (Mercy and newness challenge familiar expectations) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 9:18–38 (Compassion reaches many needs and calls for labourers) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What does the visible healing demonstrate in Jesus' argument?
5. How does the appeal to mercy explain Jesus' fellowship with sinners?
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