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

1After getting into a boat, Yeshua crossed over and came to His own town. 2Just then, some people brought to Him a paralyzed man lying on a cot. And seeing their faith, Yeshua said to the paralyzed man, “Take courage, son! Your sins are forgiven.” Then some of the Torah scholars said among themselves, “This fellow blasphemes!” 4And knowing their thoughts, Yeshua said, “Why are you entertaining evil in your hearts? 5For which 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• beholdὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• certainτιςtis · oneG5100
• of the scribesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• of the scribesγραμματεύςgrammateus · scribeG1122
• saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• withinἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• themselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• Thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• blasphemethβλασφημέωblasphēmeō · to blasphemeG987

Cross-references for Matthew 9:3

• Matthew 7:29for He was teaching them as one having authority and not as their Torah scholars.
• Mark 2:6But some of the Torah scholars were sitting there, questioning in their hearts,
• Mark 7:21For from within, out of the heart of men, come evil intentions, sexual immorality, theft, murder,
• Luke 5:21Then the Torah scholars and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this fellow speaking blasphemies? Who can pardon sins but God alone?”
• Luke 7:39Now when the Pharisee who invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this were a prophet, He would know what sort of woman is touching Him—that she’s a sinner.”
• Matthew 26:65Then the kohen gadol tore his clothes and said, “Blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, you’ve heard the blasphemy.
• Leviticus 24:16Whoever blasphemes the Name of Adonai must surely be put to death. The whole congregation must stone him. The outsider as well as the native-born, when he blasphemes the Name, is to be put to death.
• Mark 14:64You’ve heard the blasphemy. What seems right to you?” Then all condemned Him as deserving death.
• John 10:33The Judean leaders answered, “We aren’t stoning you for a good work, but for blasphemy. Though You are a man, You make Yourself God!”
• Acts 6:11Then they secretly instigated men into saying, “We have heard him speaking blasphemous words 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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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