Parallel Verses New International Version As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And Jesus, passing on thence, saw a man sitting at the tax-office, called Matthew, and says to him, Follow me. And he rose up and followed him. World English Bible As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, "Follow me." He got up and followed him. Young's Literal Translation And Jesus passing by thence, saw a man sitting at the tax-office, named Matthew, and saith to him, 'Be following me,' and he, having risen, did follow him. Matthew 9:9 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleNamed Matthew - Generally supposed to be the same who wrote this history of our blessed Lord. Mathai signifies a gift in Syriac; probably so named by his parents as implying a gift from God. The receipt of custom - The custom-house, τελωνιον - the place where the taxes levied by the Romans of the Jews, were collected. Follow me - That is, become my disciple. And he arose, and followed him - How blessed it is to be obedient to the first call of Christ - how much happiness and glory are lost by delays, though conversion at last may have taken place! Treasury of Scripture Knowledge named. *etc: Levi. Luke 15:1,2 Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him... Follow. Library June 26. "When He Saw the Multitudes He was Moved" (Matt. Ix. 36). "When He saw the multitudes He was moved" (Matt. ix. 36). He is able to be "touched with the feeling of our infirmities." The word "touched" expresses a great deal. It means that our troubles are His troubles, and that in all our afflictions He is afflicted. It is not a sympathy of sentiment, but a sympathy of suffering. There is much help in this for the tired heart. It is the foundation of His Priesthood, and God meant that it should be to us a source of unceasing consolation. Let us realize, more … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Soul-Healing First: Body-Healing Second The Physician's Calling (Preached at Whitehall for St. George's Hospital. ) Of the Words Themselves in General. Cross References Ezra 4:13 Furthermore, the king should know that if this city is built and its walls are restored, no more taxes, tribute or duty will be paid, and eventually the royal revenues will suffer. Matthew 8:22 But Jesus told him, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead." Matthew 9:10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. Matthew 10:3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Mark 2:14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him. Mark 3:18 Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot Luke 5:27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, Jump to Previous Booth Collection Collector's Custom Follow Followed Following Forth Jesus Matthew Office Passed Passing Receipt Rose Seated Sitting Tax Taxes Tax-Office Thence TollJump to Next Booth Collection Collector's Custom Follow Followed Following Forth Jesus Matthew Office Passed Passing Receipt Rose Seated Sitting Tax Taxes Tax-Office Thence TollLinks Matthew 9:9 NIVMatthew 9:9 NLT Matthew 9:9 ESV Matthew 9:9 NASB Matthew 9:9 KJV Matthew 9:9 Bible Apps Matthew 9:9 Biblia Paralela Matthew 9:9 Chinese Bible Matthew 9:9 French Bible Matthew 9:9 German Bible Matthew 9:9 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |