Matthew 9:36 — Meaning and Application

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“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. {fainted...: or, were tired and lay down}”

Matthew 9:36

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

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.

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. {fainted...: or, were tired and lay down}

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

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

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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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