Matt.9.1
And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.
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Back in the boat, Jesus and the disciples recrossed the sea to Jesus' hometown.
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Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town.
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So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own city.
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Jesus climbed into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town.
Matt.9.2
And, 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 be forgiven thee.
Matt.9.2
They were hardly out of the boat when some men carried a paraplegic on a stretcher and set him down in front of them. Jesus, impressed by their bold belief, said to the paraplegic, "Cheer up, son. I forgive your sins."
Matt.9.2
Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven."
Matt.9.2
Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, "Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you."
Matt.9.2
Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Take heart, son! Your sins are forgiven."
Matt.9.3
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
Matt.9.3
Some religion scholars whispered, "Why, that's blasphemy!"
Matt.9.3
At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, "This fellow is blaspheming!"
Matt.9.3
And at once some of the scribes said within themselves, "This Man blasphemes!"
Matt.9.3
"Blasphemy! This man talks like he is God!" some of the teachers of religious law said among themselves.
Matt.9.4
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
Matt.9.4
Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, "Why this gossipy whispering?
Matt.9.4
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, "Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?
Matt.9.4
But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Matt.9.4
Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, "Why are you thinking such evil thoughts?
Matt.9.5
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
Matt.9.5
Which do you think is simpler: to say, "I forgive your sins,' or, "Get up and walk'?
Matt.9.5
Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?
Matt.9.5
For which is easier, to say, "Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, "Arise and walk'?
Matt.9.5
Is it easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven' or 'Get up and walk'?
Matt.9.6
But that ye may know that 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.
Matt.9.6
Well, just so it's clear that I'm the Son of Man and authorized to do either, or both...." At this he turned to the paraplegic and said, "Get up. Take your bed and go home."
Matt.9.6
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...." Then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, take your mat and go home."
Matt.9.6
But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins"--then He said to the paralytic, "Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house."
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I will prove that I, the Son of Man, have the authority on earth to forgive sins." Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, "Stand up, take your mat, and go on home, because you are healed!"
Matt.9.7
And he arose, and departed to his house.
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And the man did it.
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And the man got up and went home.
Matt.9.7
And he arose and departed to his house.
Matt.9.7
And the man jumped up and went home!
Matt.9.8
But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
Matt.9.8
The crowd was awestruck, amazed and pleased that God had authorized Jesus to work among them this way.
Matt.9.8
When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men.
Matt.9.8
Now when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such power to men.
Matt.9.8
Fear swept through the crowd as they saw this happen right before their eyes. They praised God for sending a man with such great authority.
Matt.9.9
And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
Matt.9.9
Passing along, Jesus saw a man at his work collecting taxes. His name was Matthew. Jesus said, "Come along with me." Matthew stood up and followed him.
Matt.9.9
As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.
Matt.9.9
As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, "Follow Me." So he arose and followed Him.
Matt.9.9
As Jesus was going down the road, he saw Matthew sitting at his tax-collection booth. "Come, be my disciple," Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him.
Matt.9.10
And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Matt.9.10
Later when Jesus was eating supper at Matthew's house with his close followers, a lot of disreputable characters came and joined them.
Matt.9.10
While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples.
Matt.9.10
Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Him and His disciples.
Matt.9.10
That night Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to be his dinner guests, along with his fellow tax collectors and many other notorious sinners.
Matt.9.11
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?
Matt.9.11
When the Pharisees saw him keeping this kind of company, they had a fit, and lit into Jesus' followers. "What kind of example is this from your Teacher, acting cozy with crooks and riff-raff?"
Matt.9.11
When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and 'sinners'?"
Matt.9.11
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
Matt.9.11
The Pharisees were indignant. "Why does your teacher eat with such scum?" they asked his disciples.
Matt.9.12
But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
Matt.9.12
Jesus, overhearing, shot back, "Who needs a doctor: the healthy or the sick?
Matt.9.12
On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
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When Jesus heard that, He said to them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.
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When he heard this, Jesus replied, "Healthy people don't need a doctor--sick people do."
Matt.9.13
But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Matt.9.13
Go figure out what this Scripture means: "I'm after mercy, not religion.' I'm here to invite outsiders, not coddle insiders."
Matt.9.13
But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Matt.9.13
But go and learn what this means: "I desire mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance."
Matt.9.13
Then he added, "Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to be merciful; I don't want your sacrifices.' For I have come to call sinners, not those who think they are already good enough."
Matt.9.14
Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
Matt.9.14
A little later John's followers approached, asking, "Why is it that we and the Pharisees rigorously discipline body and spirit by fasting, but your followers don't?"
Matt.9.14
Then John's disciples came and asked him, "How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"
Matt.9.14
Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?"
Matt.9.14
One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked him, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples don't fast?"
Matt.9.15
And Jesus said unto them, Can 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.
Matt.9.15
Jesus told them, "When you're celebrating a wedding, you don't skimp on the cake and wine. You feast. Later you may need to pull in your belt, but not now. No one throws cold water on a friendly bonfire. This is Kingdom Come!"
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Jesus answered, "How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.
Matt.9.15
And Jesus said to them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.
Matt.9.15
Jesus responded, "Should the wedding guests mourn while celebrating with the groom? Someday he will be taken from them, and then they will fast.
Matt.9.16
No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
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He went on, "No one cuts up a fine silk scarf to patch old work clothes; you want fabrics that match.
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"No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse.
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No one puts a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment; for the patch pulls away from the garment, and the tear is made worse.
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And who would patch an old garment with unshrunk cloth? For the patch shrinks and pulls away from the old cloth, leaving an even bigger hole than before.
Matt.9.17
Neither do men put new wine into old 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.
Matt.9.17
And you don't put your wine in cracked bottles."
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Neither do men pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved."
Matt.9.17
Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins, or else the wineskins break, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But they put new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved."
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And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. The old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine must be stored in new wineskins. That way both the wine and the wineskins are preserved."
Matt.9.18
While he spake these things unto them, behold, 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.
Matt.9.18
As he finished saying this, a local official appeared, bowed politely, and said, "My daughter has just now died. If you come and touch her, she will live."
Matt.9.18
While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, "My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live."
Matt.9.18
While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live."
Matt.9.18
As Jesus was saying this, the leader of a synagogue came and knelt down before him. "My daughter has just died," he said, "but you can bring her back to life again if you just come and lay your hand upon her."
Matt.9.19
And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.
Matt.9.19
Jesus got up and went with him, his disciples following along.
Matt.9.19
Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples.
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So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples.
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As Jesus and the disciples were going to the official's home,
Matt.9.20
And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
Matt.9.20
Just then a woman who had hemorrhaged for twelve years slipped in from behind and lightly touched his robe.
Matt.9.20
Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.
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And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment.
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a woman who had had a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind him. She touched the fringe of his robe,
Matt.9.21
For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
Matt.9.21
She was thinking to herself, "If I can just put a finger on his robe, I'll get well." Jesus turned--caught her at it. Then he reassured her: "Courage, daughter. You took a risk of faith, and now you're well."
Matt.9.21
She said to herself, "If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed."
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For she said to herself, "If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well."
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for she thought, "If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed."
Matt.9.22
But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Matt.9.22
The woman was well from then on.
Matt.9.22
Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed from that moment.
Matt.9.22
But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, "Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well." And the woman was made well from that hour.
Matt.9.22
Jesus turned around and said to her, "Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment.
Matt.9.23
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,
Matt.9.23
By now they had arrived at the house of the town official, and pushed their way through the gossips looking for a story and the neighbors bringing in casseroles.
Matt.9.23
When Jesus entered the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the noisy crowd,
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When Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the flute players and the noisy crowd wailing,
Matt.9.23
When Jesus arrived at the official's home, he noticed the noisy crowds and heard the funeral music.
Matt.9.24
He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
Matt.9.24
Jesus was abrupt: "Clear out! This girl isn't dead. She's sleeping." They told him he didn't know what he was talking about.
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he said, "Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep." But they laughed at him.
Matt.9.24
He said to them, "Make room, for the girl is not dead, but sleeping." And they ridiculed Him.
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He said, "Go away, for the girl isn't dead; she's only asleep." But the crowd laughed at him.
Matt.9.25
But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
Matt.9.25
But when Jesus had gotten rid of the crowd, he went in, took the girl's hand, and pulled her to her feet--alive.
Matt.9.25
After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.
Matt.9.25
But when the crowd was put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
Matt.9.25
When the crowd was finally outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she stood up!
Matt.9.26
And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.
Matt.9.26
The news was soon out, and traveled throughout the region.
Matt.9.26
News of this spread through all that region.
Matt.9.26
And the report of this went out into all that land.
Matt.9.26
The report of this miracle swept through the entire countryside.
Matt.9.27
And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.
Matt.9.27
As Jesus left the house, he was followed by two blind men crying out, "Mercy, Son of David! Mercy on us!"
Matt.9.27
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!"
Matt.9.27
When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, "Son of David, have mercy on us!"
Matt.9.27
After Jesus left the girl's home, two blind men followed along behind him, shouting, "Son of David, have mercy on us!"
Matt.9.28
And when he was come 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.
Matt.9.28
When Jesus got home, the blind men went in with him. Jesus said to them, "Do you really believe I can do this?" They said, "Why, yes, Master!"
Matt.9.28
When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?Yes, Lord," they replied.
Matt.9.28
And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to Him, "Yes, Lord."
Matt.9.28
They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, "Do you believe I can make you see?Yes, Lord," they told him, "we do."
Matt.9.29
Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
Matt.9.29
He touched their eyes and said, "Become what you believe."
Matt.9.29
Then he touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you";
Matt.9.29
Then He touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith let it be to you."
Matt.9.29
Then he touched their eyes and said, "Because of your faith, it will happen."
Matt.9.30
And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.
Matt.9.30
It happened. They saw. Then Jesus became very stern. "Don't let a soul know how this happened."
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and their sight was restored. Jesus warned them sternly, "See that no one knows about this."
Matt.9.30
And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, saying, "See that no one knows it."
Matt.9.30
And suddenly they could see! Jesus sternly warned them, "Don't tell anyone about this."
Matt.9.31
But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.
Matt.9.31
But they were hardly out the door before they started blabbing it to everyone they met.
Matt.9.31
But they went out and spread the news about him all over that region.
Matt.9.31
But when they had departed, they spread the news about Him in all that country.
Matt.9.31
But instead, they spread his fame all over the region.
Matt.9.32
As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.
Matt.9.32
Right after that, as the blind men were leaving, a man who had been struck speechless by an evil spirit was brought to Jesus.
Matt.9.32
While they were going out, a man who was demon-possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus.
Matt.9.32
As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a man, mute and demon-possessed.
Matt.9.32
When they left, some people brought to him a man who couldn't speak because he was possessed by a demon.
Matt.9.33
And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
Matt.9.33
As soon as Jesus threw the evil tormenting spirit out, the man talked away just as if he'd been talking all his life. The people were up on their feet applauding: "There's never been anything like this in Israel!"
Matt.9.33
And when the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowd was amazed and said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel."
Matt.9.33
And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, "It was never seen like this in Israel!"
Matt.9.33
So Jesus cast out the demon, and instantly the man could talk. The crowds marveled. "Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel!" they exclaimed.
Matt.9.34
But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
Matt.9.34
The Pharisees were left sputtering, "Hocus pocus. It's nothing but hocus pocus. He's probably made a pact with the Devil."
Matt.9.34
But the Pharisees said, "It is by the prince of demons that he drives out demons."
Matt.9.34
But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the ruler of the demons."
Matt.9.34
But the Pharisees said, "He can cast out demons because he is empowered by the prince of demons."
Matt.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.
Matt.9.35
Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives.
Matt.9.35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
Matt.9.35
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
Matt.9.35
Jesus traveled through all the cities and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And wherever he went, he healed people of every sort of disease and illness.
Matt.9.36
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
Matt.9.36
When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd.
Matt.9.36
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matt.9.36
But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.
Matt.9.36
He felt great pity for the crowds that came, because their problems were so great and they didn't know where to go for help. They were like sheep without a shepherd.
Matt.9.37
Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
Matt.9.37
"What a huge harvest!" he said to his disciples. "How few workers!
Matt.9.37
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
Matt.9.37
Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.
Matt.9.37
He said to his disciples, "The harvest is so great, but the workers are so few.
Matt.9.38
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Matt.9.38
On your knees and pray for harvest hands!"
Matt.9.38
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."
Matt.9.38
Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
Matt.9.38
So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send out more workers for his fields."
