Apologetics Bible

Matthew 9:1

Greek

Καὶ ⸀ἐμβὰς ⸀εἰς πλοῖον διεπέρασεν καὶ ἦλθεν εἰς τὴν ἰδίαν πόλιν.

Kai embas eis ploion dieperasen kai elthen eis ten idian polin.

KJV: And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

AKJV: And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

ASV: And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.

YLT: And having gone to the boat, he passed over, and came to his own city,

Exposition: Matthew 9:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:2

Greek

Καὶ ἰδοὺ προσέφερον αὐτῷ παραλυτικὸν ἐπὶ κλίνης βεβλημένον. καὶ ἰδὼν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τὴν πίστιν αὐτῶν εἶπεν τῷ παραλυτικῷ· Θάρσει, τέκνον· ⸀ἀφίενταί ⸂σου αἱ ἁμαρτίαι⸃.

Kai idoy prosepheron ayto paralytikon epi klines beblemenon. kai idon o Iesoys ten pistin ayton eipen to paralytiko· Tharsei, teknon· aphientai soy ai amartiai.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your sins be forgiven you.

ASV: 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 are forgiven.

YLT: and lo, they were bringing to him a paralytic, laid upon a couch, and Jesus having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, `Be of good courage, child, thy sins have been forgiven thee.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:3

Greek

καὶ ἰδού τινες τῶν γραμματέων εἶπαν ἐν ἑαυτοῖς· Οὗτος βλασφημεῖ.

kai idoy tines ton grammateon eipan en eaytois· Oytos blasphemei.

KJV: And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

AKJV: And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemes.

ASV: And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

YLT: And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, `This one doth speak evil.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:4

Greek

καὶ ⸀εἰδὼς ὁ Ἰησοῦς τὰς ἐνθυμήσεις αὐτῶν εἶπεν· ⸀Ἱνατί ἐνθυμεῖσθε πονηρὰ ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν;

kai eidos o Iesoys tas enthymeseis ayton eipen· Inati enthymeisthe ponera en tais kardiais ymon;

KJV: And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

AKJV: And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Why think you evil in your hearts?

ASV: And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

YLT: And Jesus, having known their thoughts, said, `Why think ye evil in your hearts?

Exposition: Matthew 9:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:5

Greek

τί γάρ ἐστιν εὐκοπώτερον, εἰπεῖν· ⸀Ἀφίενταί σου αἱ ἁμαρτίαι, ἢ εἰπεῖν· ⸀Ἔγειρε καὶ περιπάτει;

ti gar estin eykopoteron, eipein· Aphientai soy ai amartiai, e eipein· Egeire kai peripatei;

KJV: For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

AKJV: For whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and walk?

ASV: For which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and walk?

YLT: for which is easier? to say, The sins have been forgiven to thee; or to say, Rise, and walk?

Exposition: Matthew 9:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:6

Greek

ἵνα δὲ εἰδῆτε ὅτι ἐξουσίαν ἔχει ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἀφιέναι ἁμαρτίας— τότε λέγει τῷ παραλυτικῷ· ⸀Ἐγερθεὶς ἆρόν σου τὴν κλίνην καὶ ὕπαγε εἰς τὸν οἶκόν σου.

ina de eidete oti exoysian echei o yios toy anthropoy epi tes ges aphienai amartias tote legei to paralytiko· Egertheis aron soy ten klinen kai ypage eis ton oikon soy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then says he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.

ASV: But 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.

YLT: `But, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power upon the earth to forgive sins--(then saith he to the paralytic) --having risen, take up thy couch, and go to thy house.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:7

Greek

καὶ ἐγερθεὶς ἀπῆλθεν εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ.

kai egertheis apelthen eis ton oikon aytoy.

KJV: And he arose, and departed to his house.

AKJV: And he arose, and departed to his house.

ASV: And he arose, and departed to his house.

YLT: And he, having risen, went to his house,

Exposition: Matthew 9:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he arose, and departed to his house.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:8

Greek

ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ ὄχλοι ⸀ἐφοβήθησαν καὶ ἐδόξασαν τὸν θεὸν τὸν δόντα ἐξουσίαν τοιαύτην τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.

idontes de oi ochloi ephobethesan kai edoxasan ton theon ton donta exoysian toiayten tois anthropois.

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

AKJV: But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled, and glorified God, which had given such power to men. ¶

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

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

Exposition: Matthew 9:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:9

Greek

Καὶ παράγων ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐκεῖθεν εἶδεν ἄνθρωπον καθήμενον ἐπὶ τὸ τελώνιον, Μαθθαῖον λεγόμενον, καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· Ἀκολούθει μοι· καὶ ἀναστὰς ἠκολούθησεν αὐτῷ.

Kai paragon o Iesoys ekeithen eiden anthropon kathemenon epi to telonion, Maththaion legomenon, kai legei ayto· Akoloythei moi· kai anastas ekoloythesen ayto.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And as Jesus passed forth from there, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he says to him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. ¶

ASV: And 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.

YLT: And Jesus passing by thence, saw a man sitting at the tax-office, named Matthew, and saith to him, `Be following me,' and he, having risen, did follow him.

Exposition: Matthew 9:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:10

Greek

Καὶ ἐγένετο αὐτοῦ ἀνακειμένου ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ, ⸀καὶ ἰδοὺ πολλοὶ τελῶναι καὶ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἐλθόντες συνανέκειντο τῷ Ἰησοῦ καὶ τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ.

Kai egeneto aytoy anakeimenoy en te oikia, kai idoy polloi telonai kai amartoloi elthontes synanekeinto to Iesoy kai tois mathetais aytoy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: And it came to pass, as he sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.

YLT: And it came to pass, he reclining (at meat) in the house, that lo, many tax-gatherers and sinners having come, were lying (at meat) with Jesus and his disciples,

Exposition: Matthew 9:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:11

Greek

καὶ ἰδόντες οἱ Φαρισαῖοι ⸀ἔλεγον τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ· Διὰ τί μετὰ τῶν τελωνῶν καὶ ἁμαρτωλῶν ἐσθίει ὁ διδάσκαλος ὑμῶν;

kai idontes oi Pharisaioi elegon tois mathetais aytoy· Dia ti meta ton telonon kai amartolon esthiei o didaskalos ymon;

KJV: And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

AKJV: And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why eats your Master with publicans and sinners?

ASV: And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Teacher with the publicans and sinners?

YLT: and the Pharisees having seen, said to his disciples, `Wherefore with the tax-gatherers and sinners doth your teacher eat?'

Exposition: Matthew 9:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:12

Greek

ὁ ⸀δὲ ἀκούσας ⸀εἶπεν· Οὐ χρείαν ἔχουσιν οἱ ἰσχύοντες ἰατροῦ ἀλλὰ οἱ κακῶς ἔχοντες.

o de akoysas eipen· Oy chreian echoysin oi ischyontes iatroy alla oi kakos echontes.

KJV: But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

AKJV: But when Jesus heard that, he said to them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

ASV: But when he heard it, he said, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick.

YLT: And Jesus having heard, said to them, `They who are whole have no need of a physician, but they who are ill;

Exposition: Matthew 9:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:13

Greek

πορευθέντες δὲ μάθετε τί ἐστιν· Ἔλεος θέλω καὶ οὐ θυσίαν· οὐ γὰρ ἦλθον καλέσαι δικαίους ἀλλὰ ⸀ἁμαρτωλούς.

poreythentes de mathete ti estin· Eleos thelo kai oy thysian· oy gar elthon kalesai dikaioys alla amartoloys.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: But go you and learn what that means, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. ¶

ASV: But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

YLT: but having gone, learn ye what is, Kindness I will, and not sacrifice, for I did not come to call righteous men, but sinners, to reformation.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:14

Greek

Τότε προσέρχονται αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ Ἰωάννου λέγοντες· Διὰ τί ἡμεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι νηστεύομεν ⸀πολλά, οἱ δὲ μαθηταί σου οὐ νηστεύουσιν;

Tote proserchontai ayto oi mathetai Ioannoy legontes· Dia ti emeis kai oi Pharisaioi nesteyomen polla, oi de mathetai soy oy nesteyoysin;

KJV: Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

AKJV: Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but your disciples fast not?

ASV: Then come to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

YLT: Then come to him do the disciples of John, saying, `Wherefore do we and the Pharisees fast much, and thy disciples fast not?'

Exposition: Matthew 9:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:15

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Μὴ δύνανται οἱ υἱοὶ τοῦ νυμφῶνος πενθεῖν ἐφʼ ὅσον μετʼ αὐτῶν ἐστιν ὁ νυμφίος; ἐλεύσονται δὲ ἡμέραι ὅταν ἀπαρθῇ ἀπʼ αὐτῶν ὁ νυμφίος, καὶ τότε νηστεύσουσιν.

kai eipen aytois o Iesoys· Me dynantai oi yioi toy nymphonos penthein eph oson met ayton estin o nymphios; eleysontai de emerai otan aparthe ap ayton o nymphios, kai tote nesteysoysin.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And Jesus said to them, Can the children of the bridal chamber 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.

ASV: And Jesus said unto them, Can the sons of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then will they fast.

YLT: And Jesus said to them, `Can the sons of the bride-chamber mourn, so long as the bridegroom is with them? but days shall come when the bridegroom may be taken from them, and then they shall fast.

Exposition: Matthew 9:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:16

Greek

οὐδεὶς δὲ ἐπιβάλλει ἐπίβλημα ῥάκους ἀγνάφου ἐπὶ ἱματίῳ παλαιῷ· αἴρει γὰρ τὸ πλήρωμα αὐτοῦ ἀπὸ τοῦ ἱματίου, καὶ χεῖρον σχίσμα γίνεται.

oydeis de epiballei epiblema rakoys agnaphoy epi imatio palaio· airei gar to pleroma aytoy apo toy imatioy, kai cheiron schisma ginetai.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: No man puts a piece of new cloth to an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up takes from the garment, and the rent is made worse.

ASV: And no man putteth a piece of undressed cloth upon an old garment; for that which should fill it up taketh from the garment, and a worse rent is made.

YLT: `And no one doth put a patch of undressed cloth on an old garment, for its filling up doth take from the garment, and a worse rent is made.

Exposition: Matthew 9:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:17

Greek

οὐδὲ βάλλουσιν οἶνον νέον εἰς ἀσκοὺς παλαιούς· εἰ δὲ μή γε, ῥήγνυνται οἱ ἀσκοί, καὶ ὁ οἶνος ἐκχεῖται καὶ οἱ ἀσκοὶ ⸀ἀπόλλυνται· ἀλλὰ βάλλουσιν οἶνον νέον εἰς ἀσκοὺς καινούς, καὶ ἀμφότεροι συντηροῦνται.

oyde balloysin oinon neon eis askoys palaioys· ei de me ge, regnyntai oi askoi, kai o oinos ekcheitai kai oi askoi apollyntai· alla balloysin oinon neon eis askoys kainoys, kai amphoteroi synteroyntai.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runs out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved. ¶

ASV: Neither do men put new wine into old wine-skins: else the skins burst, and the wine is spilled, and the skins perish: but they put new wine into fresh wine-skins, and both are preserved.

YLT: `Nor do they put new wine into old skins, and if not--the skins burst, and the wine doth run out, and the skins are destroyed, but they put new wine into new skins, and both are preserved together.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:18

Greek

Ταῦτα αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος αὐτοῖς ἰδοὺ ἄρχων εἷς ⸀ἐλθὼν προσεκύνει αὐτῷ λέγων ὅτι Ἡ θυγάτηρ μου ἄρτι ἐτελεύτησεν· ἀλλὰ ἐλθὼν ἐπίθες τὴν χεῖρά σου ἐπʼ αὐτήν, καὶ ζήσεται.

Tayta aytoy laloyntos aytois idoy archon eis elthon prosekynei ayto legon oti E thygater moy arti eteleytesen· alla elthon epithes ten cheira soy ep ayten, kai zesetai.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: While he spoke these things to them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay your hand on her, and she shall live.

ASV: While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

YLT: While he is speaking these things to them, lo, a ruler having come, was bowing to him, saying that `My daughter just now died, but, having come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:19

Greek

καὶ ἐγερθεὶς ὁ Ἰησοῦς ⸀ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ καὶ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ.

kai egertheis o Iesoys ekoloythei ayto kai oi mathetai aytoy.

KJV: And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

AKJV: And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

ASV: And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

YLT: And Jesus having risen, did follow him, also his disciples,

Exposition: Matthew 9:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:20

Greek

Καὶ ἰδοὺ γυνὴ αἱμορροοῦσα δώδεκα ἔτη προσελθοῦσα ὄπισθεν ἥψατο τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ·

Kai idoy gyne aimorrooysa dodeka ete proselthoysa opisthen epsato toy kraspedoy toy imatioy aytoy·

KJV: And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

AKJV: And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

ASV: And behold, a woman, who had an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the border of his garment:

YLT: and lo, a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, having come to him behind, did touch the fringe of his garments,

Exposition: Matthew 9:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:21

Greek

ἔλεγεν γὰρ ἐν ἑαυτῇ· Ἐὰν μόνον ἅψωμαι τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ σωθήσομαι.

elegen gar en eayte· Ean monon apsomai toy imatioy aytoy sothesomai.

KJV: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

AKJV: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

ASV: for she said within herself, If I do but touch his garment, I shall be made whole.

YLT: for she said within herself, `If only I may touch his garment, I shall be saved.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:22

Greek

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ⸀στραφεὶς καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὴν εἶπεν· Θάρσει, θύγατερ· ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέν σε. καὶ ἐσώθη ἡ γυνὴ ἀπὸ τῆς ὥρας ἐκείνης.

o de Iesoys strapheis kai idon ayten eipen· Tharsei, thygater· e pistis soy sesoken se. kai esothe e gyne apo tes oras ekeines.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; your faith has made you whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

ASV: But Jesus turning and seeing her said, Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

YLT: And Jesus having turned about, and having seen her, said, `Be of good courage, daughter, thy faith hath saved thee,' and the woman was saved from that hour.

Exposition: Matthew 9:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:23

Greek

καὶ ἐλθὼν ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν τοῦ ἄρχοντος καὶ ἰδὼν τοὺς αὐλητὰς καὶ τὸν ὄχλον θορυβούμενον

kai elthon o Iesoys eis ten oikian toy archontos kai idon toys ayletas kai ton ochlon thoryboymenon

KJV: And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

AKJV: And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

ASV: And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the flute-players, and the crowd making a tumult,

YLT: And Jesus having come to the house of the ruler, and having seen the minstrels and the multitude making tumult,

Exposition: Matthew 9:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:24

Greek

⸀ἔλεγεν· Ἀναχωρεῖτε, οὐ γὰρ ἀπέθανεν τὸ κοράσιον ἀλλὰ καθεύδει· καὶ κατεγέλων αὐτοῦ.

elegen· Anachoreite, oy gar apethanen to korasion alla katheydei· kai kategelon aytoy.

KJV: He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

AKJV: He said to them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleeps. And they laughed him to scorn.

ASV: he said, Give place: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

YLT: he saith to them, `Withdraw, for the damsel did not die, but doth sleep,' and they were deriding him;

Exposition: Matthew 9:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:25

Greek

ὅτε δὲ ἐξεβλήθη ὁ ὄχλος, εἰσελθὼν ἐκράτησεν τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῆς, καὶ ἠγέρθη τὸ κοράσιον.

ote de exeblethe o ochlos, eiselthon ekratesen tes cheiros aytes, kai egerthe to korasion.

KJV: But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

AKJV: But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

ASV: But when the crowd was put forth, he entered in, and took her by the hand; and the damsel arose.

YLT: but, when the multitude was put forth, having gone in, he took hold of her hand, and the damsel arose,

Exposition: Matthew 9:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:26

Greek

καὶ ἐξῆλθεν ἡ φήμη αὕτη εἰς ὅλην τὴν γῆν ἐκείνην.

kai exelthen e pheme ayte eis olen ten gen ekeinen.

KJV: And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.

AKJV: And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. ¶

ASV: And the fame hereof went forth into all that land.

YLT: and the fame of this went forth to all the land.

Exposition: Matthew 9:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:27

Greek

Καὶ παράγοντι ἐκεῖθεν τῷ Ἰησοῦ ἠκολούθησαν ⸀αὐτῷ δύο τυφλοὶ κράζοντες καὶ λέγοντες· Ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς, ⸀υἱὲ Δαυίδ.

Kai paragonti ekeithen to Iesoy ekoloythesan ayto dyo typhloi krazontes kai legontes· Eleeson emas, yie Dayid.

KJV: And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

AKJV: And when Jesus departed there, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, You son of David, have mercy on us.

ASV: And as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David.

YLT: And Jesus passing on thence, two blind men followed him, calling and saying, `Deal kindly with us, Son of David.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:28

Greek

ἐλθόντι δὲ εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν προσῆλθον αὐτῷ οἱ τυφλοί, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Πιστεύετε ὅτι δύναμαι τοῦτο ποιῆσαι; λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· Ναί, κύριε.

elthonti de eis ten oikian proselthon ayto oi typhloi, kai legei aytois o Iesoys· Pisteyete oti dynamai toyto poiesai; legoysin ayto· Nai, kyrie.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus says to them, Believe you that I am able to do this? They said to him, Yes, Lord.

ASV: 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 say unto him, Yea, Lord.

YLT: And he having come to the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus saith to them, Believe ye that I am able to do this?' They say to him, Yes, sir.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:29

Greek

τότε ἥψατο τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν λέγων· Κατὰ τὴν πίστιν ὑμῶν γενηθήτω ὑμῖν.

tote epsato ton ophthalmon ayton legon· Kata ten pistin ymon genetheto ymin.

KJV: Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

AKJV: Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it to you.

ASV: Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it done unto you.

YLT: Then touched he their eyes, saying, `According to your faith let it be to you,'

Exposition: Matthew 9:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:30

Greek

καὶ ἠνεῴχθησαν αὐτῶν οἱ ὀφθαλμοί. καὶ ⸀ἐνεβριμήθη αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγων· Ὁρᾶτε μηδεὶς γινωσκέτω·

kai eneochthesan ayton oi ophthalmoi. kai enebrimethe aytois o Iesoys legon· Orate medeis ginosketo·

KJV: And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

AKJV: And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straightly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

ASV: And their eyes were opened. And Jesus strictly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

YLT: and their eyes were opened, and Jesus strictly charged them, saying, `See, let no one know;'

Exposition: Matthew 9:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:31

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἐξελθόντες διεφήμισαν αὐτὸν ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ γῇ ἐκείνῃ.

oi de exelthontes diephemisan ayton en ole te ge ekeine.

KJV: But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.

AKJV: But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country. ¶

ASV: But they went forth, and spread abroad his fame in all that land.

YLT: but they, having gone forth, did spread his fame in all that land.

Exposition: Matthew 9:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:32

Greek

Αὐτῶν δὲ ἐξερχομένων ἰδοὺ προσήνεγκαν αὐτῷ ⸀ἄνθρωπον κωφὸν δαιμονιζόμενον·

Ayton de exerchomenon idoy prosenegkan ayto anthropon kophon daimonizomenon·

KJV: As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

AKJV: As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

ASV: And as they went forth, behold, there was brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon.

YLT: And as they are coming forth, lo, they brought to him a man dumb, a demoniac,

Exposition: Matthew 9:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:33

Greek

καὶ ἐκβληθέντος τοῦ δαιμονίου ἐλάλησεν ὁ κωφός. καὶ ἐθαύμασαν οἱ ὄχλοι λέγοντες· Οὐδέποτε ἐφάνη οὕτως ἐν τῷ Ἰσραήλ.

kai ekblethentos toy daimonioy elalesen o kophos. kai ethaymasan oi ochloi legontes· Oydepote ephane oytos en to Israel.

KJV: And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

AKJV: And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spoke: and the multitudes marveled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

ASV: And when the demon was cast out, the dumb man spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

YLT: and the demon having been cast out, the dumb spake, and the multitude did wonder, saying that `It was never so seen in Israel:'

Exposition: Matthew 9:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:34

Greek

οἱ δὲ Φαρισαῖοι ἔλεγον· Ἐν τῷ ἄρχοντι τῶν δαιμονίων ἐκβάλλει τὰ δαιμόνια.

oi de Pharisaioi elegon· En to archonti ton daimonion ekballei ta daimonia.

KJV: But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.

AKJV: But the Pharisees said, He casts out devils through the prince of the devils.

ASV: But the Pharisees said, By the prince of the demons casteth he out demons.

YLT: but the Pharisees said, `By the ruler of the demons he doth cast out the demons.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:35

Greek

Καὶ περιῆγεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τὰς πόλεις πάσας καὶ τὰς κώμας, διδάσκων ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν καὶ κηρύσσων τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας καὶ θεραπεύων πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν ⸀μαλακίαν.

Kai periegen o Iesoys tas poleis pasas kai tas komas, didaskon en tais synagogais ayton kai kerysson to eyaggelion tes basileias kai therapeyon pasan noson kai pasan malakian.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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. ¶

ASV: And Jesus went about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.

YLT: And Jesus was going up and down all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the reign, and healing every sickness and every malady among the people.

Exposition: Matthew 9:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:36

Greek

Ἰδὼν δὲ τοὺς ὄχλους ἐσπλαγχνίσθη περὶ αὐτῶν ὅτι ἦσαν ἐσκυλμένοι καὶ ἐρριμμένοι ⸀ὡσεὶ πρόβατα μὴ ἔχοντα ποιμένα.

Idon de toys ochloys esplagchnisthe peri ayton oti esan eskylmenoi kai errimmenoi osei probata me echonta poimena.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd.

YLT: And having seen the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, that they were faint and cast aside, as sheep not having a shepherd,

Exposition: Matthew 9:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:37

Greek

τότε λέγει τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ· Ὁ μὲν θερισμὸς πολύς, οἱ δὲ ἐργάται ὀλίγοι·

tote legei tois mathetais aytoy· O men therismos polys, oi de ergatai oligoi·

KJV: Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

AKJV: Then says he to his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few;

ASV: Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few.

YLT: then saith he to his disciples, `The harvest indeed is abundant, but the workmen few;

Exposition: Matthew 9:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 9:38

Greek

δεήθητε οὖν τοῦ κυρίου τοῦ θερισμοῦ ὅπως ἐκβάλῃ ἐργάτας εἰς τὸν θερισμὸν αὐτοῦ.

deethete oyn toy kyrioy toy therismoy opos ekbale ergatas eis ton therismon aytoy.

KJV: Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

AKJV: Pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.

ASV: Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest.

YLT: beseech ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he may put forth workmen to His harvest.'

Exposition: Matthew 9:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.