Parallel Verses New International Version When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. King James Bible When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: Darby Bible Translation And when the evening was come, they brought to him many possessed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all that were ill; World English Bible When evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick; Young's Literal Translation And evening having come, they brought to him many demoniacs, and he did cast out the spirits with a word, and did heal all who were ill, Matthew 8:16 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWhen the even was come - The Jews kept their sabbath from evening to evening, according to the law, Leviticus 23:32, From evening to evening shall ye celebrate your sabbath. And the rabbins say, The sabbath doth not enter but when the sun is set. Hence it was that the sick were not brought out to our Lord till after sun-set, because then the sabbath was ended. Many that were possessed with devils - Dr. Lightfoot gives two sound reasons why Judea, in our Lord's time, abounded with demoniacs. First, Because they were then advanced to the very height of impiety. See what Josephus, their own historian, says of them: There was not (said he) a nation under heaven more wicked than they were. See on Romans 1:1 (note). Secondly, Because they were then strongly addicted to magic, and so, as it were, invited evil spirits to be familiar with them. It seems strange to find men at this distance of time questioning the truth of that which neither scribes nor Pharisees then doubted; nor did they ever object against the pretensions of Christ and his apostles to cast them out. And, if the whole business of demonism had been only a vulgar error, (as wise men now tell us), what a fine opportunity had the wise men then, to unmask the whole matter, and thus pour contempt on the pretensions of our blessed Lord and his followers, who held it to be one proof of their Divine mission, that demons were subject to them! And healed all that were sick - Not a soul did the Lord Jesus ever reject, who came to him soliciting his aid. Need any sinner despair who comes to him, conscious of his spiritual malady, to be healed by his merciful hand? Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the even. they brought. Mark 2:3 And they come to him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. Acts 5:15 So that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches... and he. Mark 1:25-27,34 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold your peace, and come out of him... Mark 5:8 For he said to him, Come out of the man, you unclean spirit. and healed. Library The Touch that Cleanses'When He was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 1. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. 3. And Jesus put forth His hand, and touched him, saying, I will; he thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4. And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.'--MATT. viii. 14. THE great collection … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Christ Repressing Rash Discipleship Heaven and Hell Twenty-Seventh Day. Activity in Duty. Cross References Matthew 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Matthew 4:24 News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them. Matthew 8:15 He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him. Matthew 8:33 Those tending the pigs ran off, went into the town and reported all this, including what had happened to the demon-possessed men. Mark 1:32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. Luke 4:40 At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them. Luke 4:41 Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Messiah. Jump to Previous Cast Cured Demoniacs Demon-Possessed Demons Devils Drove Evening Evil Expelled Heal Healed Ill Possessed Sick Spirits WordJump to Next Cast Cured Demoniacs Demon-Possessed Demons Devils Drove Evening Evil Expelled Heal Healed Ill Possessed Sick Spirits WordLinks Matthew 8:16 NIVMatthew 8:16 NLT Matthew 8:16 ESV Matthew 8:16 NASB Matthew 8:16 KJV Matthew 8:16 Bible Apps Matthew 8:16 Biblia Paralela Matthew 8:16 Chinese Bible Matthew 8:16 French Bible Matthew 8:16 German Bible Matthew 8:16 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |