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Themes in Matthew 9

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Themes in Matthew 9

Matthew 9:1 (show verse)

And entering a ship, he crossed over, and came to his own city;

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Returns to capernaum
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man

Matthew 9:2 (show verse)

and behold they brought him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Son, be of good courage; your sins are forgiven.

Blasphemy » Charged upon Christ
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Miracles of » Paralytic
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Palsy
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Palsy
Encouragement » General references to
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Those who brought those who were sick with palsy
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Falsely accusing » Blasphemy
Jesus Christ » Power of, to forgive sins
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of Christ » Paralytic
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
Paralysis » Cured » By jesus
Pardon » Exemplified » The paralytic

Matthew 9:3 (show verse)

And behold some of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemes.

Blindness » Instances of » Scribes
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Falsely accusing » Blasphemy
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
Scribe (scribes) » Hypocrisy of, reproved by jesus

Matthew 9:4 (show verse)

And Jesus observing their thoughts, said, Why do you think evil in your hearts?

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Falsely accusing » Blasphemy
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
Thoughts » Evil

Matthew 9:5 (show verse)

For in what respect is it easier to say, Your sins are forgiven, than to say, Arise and walk?

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Falsely accusing » Blasphemy
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man

Matthew 9:6 (show verse)

But that you may know that the Son of man has power on the earth to forgive sins, then he said to the paralytic, Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Power of » Pardoning
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Falsely accusing » Blasphemy
Jesus Christ » Power of, to forgive sins
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
Paralysis » Cured » By jesus
Power » Of Christ » Forgiving sins
Power » Christ's power » Pardoning
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Forgiving sins

Matthew 9:7 (show verse)

And he arose and departed to his house.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man

Matthew 9:8 (show verse)

And when the multitudes saw it they were afraid, and glorified God who had given such power to men.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Glorifying God » Exemplified
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The multitude
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the paralyzed man
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a paralyzed man (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the paralyzed man
common People » Heard jesus gladly

Matthew 9:9 (show verse)

And Jesus departing thence saw a man sitting at the custom-house, called Matthew; and he said to him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

Apostles » Selection of
Call » To special religious duty » Apostles
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Filial » Obedience to
Decision » Instances of » Matthew
Jesus Christ » History of » Calls matthew (capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By matthew
Matthew » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Matthew » Levi, son of jacob » The apostle
Obedience » Filial » To Christ
Obedience » Instances of » Matthew
Publicans » Matthew, the tax collector of capernaum, becomes an apostle
Self-denial » Instances of » Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following jesus

Matthew 9:10 (show verse)

And he was reclining in the house, and behold, many publicans and sinners came and reclined with Jesus and his disciples.

Apostles » Selection of
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Guest, a » In the home of matthew
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Good and evil adjacent » In society
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Associating with the despised
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By matthew
Matthew » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Social life » Christ entertained in various homes » In the home of matthew

Matthew 9:11 (show verse)

And when the Pharisees saw them they said to his disciples, Why does your teacher eat with publicans and sinners?

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Compassion of » Condescension of
Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
Christ » Defamed » Accused of keeping bad company
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
God » Examples of Leadership » Condescension of
Healing » Who the lord heals
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Associating with the despised
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Pharisees » Association with publicans and sinners
Pharisees » Christ » Condemned by, for associating with sinners
Publicans » Disreputable
the Publicans » The jews » Despised our lord for associating with
Repentance » Jesus Christ coming to call sinners to repentance
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Condemn others
Tax » Unpopular

Matthew 9:12 (show verse)

And hearing it he said, The well need not a physician, but the sick.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Desires » What the lord desires
Desires » What the lord does not desire
Disease » Prevention and cure of » Physicians
Disease » Healed » Physicians employed in
Disease » Instances of » Physicians employed for
Diseases » Physicians undertook the cure of
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Healing » Who the lord heals
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Physician
Pharisees » Association with publicans and sinners
Prevention and cure of diseases » Physicians
Repentance » Jesus Christ coming to call sinners to repentance
Sacrifice » The lord not desiring sacrifices
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Condemn others

Matthew 9:13 (show verse)

Go and learn what this means: I wish for mercy and not a sacrifice; for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Desires » What the lord desires
Desires » What the lord does not desire
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Healing » Who the lord heals
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Offerings » Withheld see offerings; withheld » Insufficient to secure salvation
Pharisees » Association with publicans and sinners
Repentance » Jesus Christ coming to call sinners to repentance
Repentance » Christ came to call sinners to
Sacrifice » The lord not desiring sacrifices
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Condemn others

Matthew 9:14 (show verse)

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples fast not?

Asceticism » General references to
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Disciple » Of john the baptist
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Of john the baptist
Fasting » Habitual » By pharisees
Fasting » Of saints--exemplified » Disciples of john
Fasting » Habitual » By john's disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
John's » Disciples
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » Fasting

And Jesus said to them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and then they shalt fast.

Bridegroom » Christ as » Christ as
Bridegroom » Joy with
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Bridegroom
Fasting » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Bridegroom
Parables » Parables of Christ » Children of the bride-chamber
Titles and names of saints » Children of the bride-chamber

Matthew 9:16 (show verse)

But no one puts a piece of unfilled cloth on an old garment; for it takes away its fullness from the garment, and the rent is made worse.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Parables » Parables of Christ » New cloth and old garment

Matthew 9:17 (show verse)

Neither do they put new wine into old bottles; otherwise the bottles break, and the wine is poured out and the bottles destroyed; but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.

Bottle » Made of animal skins
Bottles » Made of skins » When old, unfit for holding new wine
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » History of » Eats with tax collectors and sinners, and discourses on fasting (capernaum)
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
New » Man » Wine
Parables » Parables of Christ » New wine and old bottles
Wine » New
Wine » In bottles
Wine » In skins (rv)

Matthew 9:18 (show verse)

While he was saying these words to them, behold a ruler came and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is now dead, but come and put your hand on her and she shall live.

Awe » For the aged » For Christ
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
Christ » Reproves » Reverence for
Christ » Miracles of » Raising of jairus' daughter
Christ » Faith in, great » The ruler
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Jairus, for the healing of his daughter
Faith » Great, example of » The ruler
Great » Faith, examples of » The ruler
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jairus » A ruler of the synagogue in capernaum
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
natural Life » Miraculously restored by Christ
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Miracles » Of Christ » Raising of jairus' daughter
the Miracles of Christ » The dead raised to life
Reverence » For Christ

Matthew 9:19 (show verse)

And Jesus arose and followed him, and his disciples.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead

Matthew 9:20 (show verse)

And behold a woman having a hemorrhage of twelve years approached him from behind, and touched the fringe of his garment;

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The woman who prayed with her finger
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Touched by others » Brought healing to those who touched him
Christ » Miracles of » Issue of blood
Contact » With Christ » Brought healing to those who touched him
Diseases » Other diseases mentioned » Issue of blood
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Issue of blood
Faith's touch » Brought healing to those who touched him
Hemorrhage » Menstruation
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood
Miracles » Of Christ » Issue of blood
the Miracles of Christ » Issue of blood stopped
Personal contact » Contact with Christ » Brought healing to those who touched him
Touch » Faith's » Contact with Christ, brought healing to those who touched him
Touching Christ » Brought healing to those who touched him

Matthew 9:21 (show verse)

for she said within herself, If I can only touch his garment I shall be cured.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The woman who prayed with her finger
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Care » Instances of » Certain persons who desired to follow jesus
Christ » Touched by others » Brought healing to those who touched him
Contact » With Christ » Brought healing to those who touched him
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The woman with the issue of blood
Faith's touch » Brought healing to those who touched him
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood
the Miracles of Christ » Issue of blood stopped
Personal contact » Contact with Christ » Brought healing to those who touched him
Touch » Faith's » Contact with Christ, brought healing to those who touched him
Touching Christ » Brought healing to those who touched him

Matthew 9:22 (show verse)

And Jesus turning around and seeing her, said, Daughter, be of good courage, your faith has cured you. And the woman was cured from that hour.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The woman who prayed with her finger
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Comforts
Christ » Touched by others » Brought healing to those who touched him
Comfort » Christ's words a source of
Contact » With Christ » Brought healing to those who touched him
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The woman with the issue of blood
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
Faith's touch » Brought healing to those who touched him
God's Promises » Of comfort » Christ's words a source of
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood
the Miracles of Christ » Issue of blood stopped
Personal contact » Contact with Christ » Brought healing to those who touched him
Touch » Faith's » Contact with Christ, brought healing to those who touched him
Touching Christ » Brought healing to those who touched him
Wholeness » What makes you whole

Matthew 9:23 (show verse)

And Jesus coming into the house of the ruler, and seeing the musicians and the multitude making a tumultuous noise,

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
The Dead » Mourning for » Hired mourners
The Dead » Mourning for, often » With plaintive music
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Jairus, for the healing of his daughter
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Mourning » Customs » Hired mourners
Mourning » Hired mourners
Music » The jews used » In funeral ceremonies

Matthew 9:24 (show verse)

said, Go away; for the girl is not dead, but asleep. And they derided him.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Jairus, for the healing of his daughter
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Scorning and mocking » Christ endured
Sleep » Spiritual » Symbol of death
Sleep » A symbol of death

Matthew 9:25 (show verse)

But when the multitude were removed he went in and took her hand, and the girl arose.

Body » Resurrection of » Jairus' daughter
Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The little maid's, by jesus
The Dead » Instances of, restored by Christ, &c
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Jairus, for the healing of his daughter
divine Hand » Taken » The little maid's, by jesus
hands » Taken » The little maid's, by jesus
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
natural Life » Miraculously restored by Christ
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The little maid's, by jesus
Resurrection » Examples of » Jairus' daughter
The Resurrection » Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals
Resurrections » Resurrections, examples of » Jairus' daughter
Right » Hand taken » The little maid's, by jesus

Matthew 9:26 (show verse)

And the report went out into all that land.

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead

Matthew 9:27 (show verse)

And as Jesus was departing thence two blind men followed him, crying and saying, Have mercy on us, Son of David!

Blindness » Healed
Blindness » Miraculous healing of
Christ » Miracles of » Blind men
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Blindness
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Opens the eyes of two blind men in the house
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men and casts out an evil spirit from a mute boy (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Son of david
Miracles » Of Christ » Blind men
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores two blind men to sight
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight

Matthew 9:28 (show verse)

And when he had gone into the house the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, Do you believe that I am able to do this? They said to him, Yes, Lord.

Blindness » Miraculous healing of
Christ » Faith in, great » The blind man
required Expression » Expression required by Christ » As to faith, of blind men
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
Faith » Great, example of » The blind man
Faith » Trial of » The two blind men who appealed to jesus for sight
Great » Faith, examples of » The blind man
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Opens the eyes of two blind men in the house
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men and casts out an evil spirit from a mute boy (at capernaum)
Miracles » Faith required in » Those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Faith required in those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores two blind men to sight
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Sickness » Faith required in those healed of, by Christ
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of

Matthew 9:29 (show verse)

Then he touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it to you;

Blessings » According to faith
Blindness » Miraculous healing of
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch
Contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Blessings according to
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Two blind men
Faith's blessing » Blessings according to
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Opens the eyes of two blind men in the house
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men and casts out an evil spirit from a mute boy (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores two blind men to sight
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Personal contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch
Sickness » Faith required in those healed of, by Christ
Touch » Christ's secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch

Matthew 9:30 (show verse)

and their eyes were opened. And Jesus charged them strictly, saying, See that no one knows it.

Blessings » According to faith
Blindness » Miraculous healing of
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch
Contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of the blind men jesus healed, and ordered them not to proclaim their healing
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Blessings according to
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Two blind men
Faith's blessing » Blessings according to
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Opens the eyes of two blind men in the house
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men and casts out an evil spirit from a mute boy (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores two blind men to sight
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Personal contact » Secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus
Religious zeal » Instances of » Two blind men proclaiming the miracle of healing, contrary to the injunction of jesus
Silence » Of Christ » Silence encouraged, upon the disciples by Christ
Touch » Christ's secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch

Matthew 9:31 (show verse)

But they went out and made him known in all that land.

Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of the blind men jesus healed, and ordered them not to proclaim their healing
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Opens the eyes of two blind men in the house
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men and casts out an evil spirit from a mute boy (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores two blind men to sight
Power » Of testimony » An everyday duty
Religious zeal » Instances of » Two blind men proclaiming the miracle of healing, contrary to the injunction of jesus
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » An everyday duty

Matthew 9:32 (show verse)

And when they had gone away, behold, the people brought to him a man, a dumb demoniac.

Bringing men to jesus » The insane
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac
Demons » The deaf man
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Dumbness
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » A demon cast out and a deaf man cured
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men and casts out an evil spirit from a mute boy (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniac
the Miracles of Christ » Devils cast out

Matthew 9:33 (show verse)

And the demon being cast out, the dumb spoke; and the multitudes wondered, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

Demons » Cast out of men
Demons » The deaf man
Devils » Cast out
Disease » Healed » The dumb healed
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
Evil » Spirits » Cast out of men
Exorcists » Cast out of men
disease Healed » The dumb healed
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » A demon cast out and a deaf man cured
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men and casts out an evil spirit from a mute boy (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
common People » Heard jesus gladly
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cast out of men, (evil spirits)

Matthew 9:34 (show verse)

But the Pharisees said, He casts out demons by the ruler of the demons.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Blasphemy against
Christ » Slandered » Of Christ and his disciples
Evil » Slander » Of Christ and his disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men and casts out an evil spirit from a mute boy (at capernaum)
Pharisees » Imputed Christ's miracles to satan's power
Profanity » Blasphemy » Against Christ
Slander » Of Christ and his disciples

Matthew 9:35 (show verse)

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease, and every infirmity.

Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in various towns in galilee
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Leaders » Support of unfaithful » Affliction of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
Preaching » Examples of
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Affliction of

Matthew 9:36 (show verse)

And seeing the multitudes he had compassion on them because they were faint and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.

Christ » Compassion of » For the multitude
Christ » Spirit of » Compassionate
Church » Compared to a flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
Compassion » Of Christ » For the multitude
Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Perishing sinners
God's Flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in various towns in galilee
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Lost » Power » Sheep
Sheep » Figurative » Of lost sinners
Lost sheep » Sinners regarded as lost sheep
Spirit of Christ » Compassionate

Matthew 9:37 (show verse)

Then he said to his disciples, The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers few.

Agriculture » Called laborers
Agriculture or husbandry » Persons engaged in, called » Laborers
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Harvest » Spiritual, general references to
Harvest » Figurative
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Harvest » Illustrative » Of a time when many are ready to receive the gospel
Harvest » Persons engaged in » Called laborers
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in various towns in galilee
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
spiritual Labourers » Prayer for the increase of
Ministers » Necessity for
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For great service
Reaping » Spiritual harvest
Sowing and reaping » Reaping, harvest of sin » Harvest, spiritual, general references to
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
Spiritual » Labourers » Prayer for the increase of

Matthew 9:38 (show verse)

Pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest to thrust laborers into his harvest.

Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Christian ministers » Called » Laborers
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Harvest » Illustrative » Of a time when many are ready to receive the gospel
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in various towns in galilee
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
spiritual Labourers » Prayer for the increase of
Ministers » Necessity for
Ministers » Pray for the increase of
Names » Of ministers » Labourers
Spiritual » Labourers » Prayer for the increase of
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