Matthew 9:27 — Meaning and Application

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“And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, {Thou} Son of David, have mercy on us.”

Matthew 9:27

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

And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. {the fame...: or, this fame}

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

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.

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

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Matthew 9:1

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

Matthew 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."

Matthew 9:3

"And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This {man} blasphemeth."

Matthew 9:4

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

Matthew 9:5

"For whether is easier, to say, {Thy} sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?"

Matthew 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."

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