Matthew 19:2

Matthew 19:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
• New International Version (NIV)Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And large crowds followed him, and he healed them there.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there.

Context of Matthew 19:2

1When Jesus finished speaking, he left Galilee and traveled along the other side of the Jordan River to the territory of Judea. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. 3Some Pharisees came to test him. They asked, “Can a man divorce his wife for any reason?” 4Jesus answered, “Haven’t you read that the Creator made them male and female in the beginning

Matthew 19:2 word by word

καὶ ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ ὄχλοι πολλοί, καὶ ἐθεράπευσεν αὐτοὺς ἐκεῖ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• greatπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• multitudesὄχλοςochlos · crowdG3793
• followedἀκολουθέωakoloutheō · to followG190
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• he healedθεραπεύωtherapeuō · to serve/healG2323
• thereἐκεῖekei · thereG1563

Cross-references for Matthew 19:2

• Matthew 4:23Jesus went all over Galilee. He taught in the synagogues and spread the Good News of the kingdom. He also cured every disease and sickness among the people.
• Matthew 9:35Jesus went to all the towns and villages. He taught in the synagogues and spread the Good News of the kingdom. He also cured every disease and sickness.
• Matthew 12:15He knew about this, so he left that place. Many people followed him, and he cured all of them.
• Matthew 14:35The men there recognized Jesus and sent messengers all around the countryside. The people brought him everyone who was sick.
• Matthew 15:30A large crowd came to him, bringing with them the lame, blind, disabled, those unable to talk, and many others. They laid them at his feet, and he cured them.
• Mark 6:55They ran all over the countryside and began to carry the sick on cots to any place where they heard he was.

Commentaries on Matthew 19:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Great multitudes followed him - Some to be instructed - some to be healed - some through curiosity - and some to ensnare him.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-30Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1; 20:29; 21:1). This was another chance to teach the disciples what it means to be his disciples.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there--Mark says further (Mr 10:1), that "as He was wont, He taught them there." What we now have on the subject of divorce is some of that teaching. Divorce (Mt 19:3-12).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Matthew 19

• 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