Matthew 9 · Verse 8

Matthew 9:8

But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
Matthew 9:8, King James Version

Matthew 9:8 in other translations

BSBWhen the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
WEBBut when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
ASVBut when the multitudes saw it, they were afraid, and glorified God, who had given such authority unto men.
YLTand the multitudes having seen, wondered, and glorified God, who did give such power to men.
DARBYBut the crowds seeing it, were in fear, and glorified God who gave such power to men.
BBEBut when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.
WebsterBut when the multitude saw it, they marveled, and glorified God, who had given such power to men.

What does Matthew 9:8 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 8. They glorified God. Mt 5:16. To glorify God, here, means to praise him, or to acknowledge his power. The expression, which had given such power to men, 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.

(r) "glorified" Acts 4:21, Gal 1:24

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 8 When the multitudes saw it, they marveled - Instead of εθαυμασαν, wondered, the Codex Vatic. and Cod. Bezae, with several other MSS. and versions, have εφοβηθησαν, feared. In the Gothic, and one copy of the Itala, both readings are conjoined, thus: And the multitudes seeing it, wondered and feared, and glorified God. Wondered at the miracle; feared to offend against such power and goodness; and glorified God for the works of mercy which he had wrought. That which to the doctors of the law, the worldly-wise and prudent, is a matter of scandal, is to the humble an occasion of glorifying the Most High. Divine things make a deeper impression on the hearts of the simple multitude than on those of the doctors, who, puffed up with a sense of their own wisdom, refuse to receive the truth as it is in Jesus. The conversion of one rebellious soul is a greater miracle, and more to be admired than all that can be wrought on inanimate creatures. He who sees a sinner converted from the error of his way sees a miracle wrought by eternal power and goodness. May such miracles be multiplied!

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 9:1-8

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. It was a humble faith; they brought him to attend on Christ. It was an active faith. Sin may be pardoned, yet the sickness not be removed; the sickness may be removed, yet the sin not pardoned: but…

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Matthew 9:8 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἰδόντεςidontesHaving seenG1492
δὲdenowG1161
οἱhoitheG3588
ὄχλοιochloicrowdsG3793
ἐφοβήθησανephobēthēsanreveredG5399
καὶkaiandG2532
ἐδόξασανedoxasanglorifiedG1392
τὸνton<the>G3588
θεὸνtheonGodG2316
τὸνtonthe [One]G3588
δόνταdontahaving givenG1325
ἐξουσίανexousianauthorityG1849
τοιαύτηνtoiautēnsuchG5108
τοῖςtois<the>G3588
ἀνθρώποις.¶anthrōpoisto men.G444

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Matthew 9:8

  • Luke 7:16

    And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

  • Matthew 15:31

    Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

  • Acts 4:21

    So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.

  • Mark 2:12

    And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

  • Luke 23:47

    Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

  • Luke 17:15

    And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

  • John 15:8

    Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

  • Luke 5:25-26

    And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

  • Galatians 1:24

    And they glorified God in me.

  • Luke 13:13

    And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

  • Acts 11:18

    When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

  • Matthew 5:16

    Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
when.
12:23; 15:31; Mr 2:12; 7:37; Lu 5:26; 7:16
and.
15:31; Lu 5:25; 17:15; 23:47; Ac 4:21; Ga 1:24

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Context

  • Matthew 9:7

    And he arose, and departed to his house.

  • Matthew 9:8

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

  • Matthew 9:9

    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.

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Matthew 9:8 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y las gentes, viéndolo, se maravillaron, y glorificaron á Dios, que había dado tal potestad á los hombres.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et les foules, ayant vu cela, furent saisies de crainte, et elles glorifièrent Dieu qui donnait un tel pouvoir aux hommes.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Als aber die Volksmengen es sahen, fürchteten sie sich und verherrlichten Gott, der solche Gewalt den Menschen gegeben.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Videntes autem turbæ timuerunt, et glorificaverunt Deum, qui dedit potestatem talem hominibus.