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Themes in Matthew 9

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Themes in Matthew 9

Matthew 9:1 (show verse)

Accordingly He went on board, and crossing over came to His own town.

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)

Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned."

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)

"Such language is impious," said some of the Scribes among themselves.

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)

Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, "Why are you cherishing evil thoughts 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)

Why, which is easier? --to say, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say 'Rise up 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, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins" --He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take up your bed and go home."

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 got up, and went off home.

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 the crowds were awe-struck when they saw it, and ascribed the glory to God who had entrusted such power to a man.

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)

Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting at the Toll Office, and 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 while He was reclining at table, a large number of tax-gathers and notorious sinners were of the party 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)

The Pharisees noticed this, and they inquired of His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with the tax-gatherers and notorious 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)

He heard the question and replied, "It is not men in good health who require a doctor, 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)

But go and learn what this means, 'It is mercy that I desire, not sacrifice'; for I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to 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)

At that time John's disciples came and asked Jesus, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do 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

Matthew 9:15 (show verse)

"Can the bridegroom's party mourn," He replied, "as long as the bridegroom is with them? But other days will come (when the Bridegroom has been taken from them)

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)

No one ever mends an old cloak with a patch of newly woven cloth. Otherwise, the patch put on would tear away some of the old, and a worse hole would be made.

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)

Nor do people pour new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the skins would split, the wine would escape, and the skins be destroyed. But they put new wine into fresh skins, and both are saved."

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 thus speaking, a Ruler came up and profoundly bowing said, "My daughter is just dead; but come and put your hand upon her and she will return to life."

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 rose and followed him, as did also 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)

But a woman who for twelve years had been afflicted with haemorrhage came behind Him and touched the tassel of His cloak;

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 to herself, "If I but touch His cloak, 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 turned and saw her, and said, "Take courage, daughter; your faith has cured you." And the woman was restored to health from that moment.

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)

Entering the Ruler's house, Jesus saw the flute-players and the crowd loudly wailing,

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)

and He said, "Go out of the room; the little girl is not dead, but asleep." And they laughed at 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)

When however the place was cleared of the crowd, Jesus went in, and on His taking the little girl by the hand, she rose up.

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 of this spread throughout all that district.

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)

As Jesus passed on, two blind men followed Him, shouting and saying, "Pity 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 indoors, they came to Him. "Do you believe that I can do this?" He asked them. "Yes, Sir," they replied.

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)

So He touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith let it be 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)

Then their eyes were opened. And assuming a stern tone Jesus said to them, "Be careful to let no one know."

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 published His fame in all that district.

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 as they were leaving His presence a dumb demoniac was brought to Him.

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)

When the demon was expelled, the dumb man could speak. And the crowds exclaimed in astonishment, "Never was such a thing 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 maintained, "It is by the power of the Prince of the demons that he drives out 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 continued His circuits through all the towns and the villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom, and curing every kind of disease and 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 when He saw the crowds He was touched with pity for them, because they were distressed and were fainting on the ground like sheep which have no 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 is abundant, but the reapers are 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)

therefore entreat the Owner of the Harvest to send out reapers into His fields."

Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Christian ministers » Called » Laborers
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
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