Matthew 9:8

8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man.

Matthew 9:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
ESV
8 When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
NLT
8 Fear swept through the crowd as they saw this happen. And they praised God for sending a man with such great authority.
MSG
8 The crowd was awestruck, amazed and pleased that God had authorized Jesus to work among them this way.
CSB
8 When the crowds saw this, they were awestruck and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.

Matthew 9:8 In-Context

6 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.”
7 Then the man got up and went home.
8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man.
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.
10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Matthew 5:16; Matthew 15:31; Luke 7:16; Luke 13:13; Luke 17:15; Luke 23:47; John 15:8; Acts 4:21; Acts 11:18; Acts 21:20
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