But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
What does Matthew 9:8 mean?
The faith of the friends of the paralytic in bringing him to Christ, was a strong faith; they firmly believed that Jesus Christ both could and would heal him. A strong faith regards no obstacles in pressing after Christ.
Key themes
Read with
Keep this verse inside Matthew 9:6-8 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Matthew 9:8
But when the multitudes saw it , they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. They glorified God - See the notes at Matthew 5:16 . To "glorify" God, here, means to "praise him," or to acknowledge his power. The expression, "which had given such power to people," was a part of "their" praise. It expresses no sentiment of the evangelist about the nature of Christ, but is a record of their feelings and their praise.
Key words
- multitudes
-
But when the multitudes saw it , they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
- marvelled
-
But when the multitudes saw it , they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
- glorified
-
But when the multitudes saw it , they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
Context in Matthew 9
Show chapter context
Matthew 9 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as ministry and teaching blocks. Matthew presents Jesus as Davidic Messiah, new Moses, teacher of the kingdom, suffering Son of Man, and risen Lord who commissions the nations. Read this chapter with the wider themes of fulfillment, kingdom of heaven, and discipleship in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
Related topics
Explore by topic
Passages on trusting God, receiving Christ, persevering without sight, and the relation between faith and lived obedience.