Matthew 9:3

Matthew 9:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
• New International Version (NIV)At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming."
• New King James Version (NKJV)And at once some of the scribes said within themselves, “This Man blasphemes!”

Context of Matthew 9:3

1Jesus got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town. 2Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” 4But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? 5Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

Matthew 9:3 word by word

καὶ ἰδού τινες τῶν γραμματέων εἶπαν ἐν ἑαυτοῖς· οὗτος βλασφημεῖ.Read the interlinear

• On seeing thisκαίkai · andG2532
• On seeing thisἰδούidou · look!G2400
• someτιςtis · oneG5100
• of theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• scribesγραμματεύςgrammateus · scribeG1122
• saidεἶπονepō · to sayG2036
• toἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• themselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• Thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• is blasphemingβλασφημέωblasphēmeō · to blasphemeG987

Cross-references for Matthew 9:3

• Matthew 7:29because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
• Mark 2:6But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts,
• Mark 7:21For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,
• Luke 5:21But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
• Luke 7:39When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”
• Matthew 26:65At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.
• Leviticus 24:16Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death.
• Mark 14:64You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.
• John 10:33“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”
• Acts 6:11Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.”

Commentaries on Matthew 9:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3This man blasphemeth - comes either from , to hurt or blast the reputation or credit of another, or from , to smite with reports. Whenever it is used in reference to God, it simply signifies, to speak impiously of his nature, or attributes, or works. Injurious speaking is its proper translation when referred to man. The scribes were the literati of that time; and their learning, because not used in dependence on God, rendered them proud, envious, and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3This man blasphemeth - The word “blaspheme” originally means to speak evil of anyone; to injure by words; to blame unjustly. When applied to God, it means to speak of him unjustly; to ascribe to him acts and attributes which he does not possess; or to speak impiously or profanely. It also means to say or do anything by which his name or honor is insulted, or which conveys an “impression” unfavourable to God. It means. also, to attempt to do, or say a…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3This man is blaspheming: Only God can forgive sins (Psalm 103:3; Isaiah 43:25; Jeremiah 50:20). The teachers of religious law failed to understand the mission of Jesus as God's Son who became human (Matthew 3:17; 11:25–27). As God's Messiah (1:1; 11:2–6), Jesus was saving humanity (8:17; 26:26–28).Read the comment

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In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Matthew 9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings